Clay fireback versus cast iron fireback - Open fire

[dominoman]

I am installing a new open fire in an old bricked up chimney that I have opened up.

Now I need to decide on the type of fireplace to get. I like the tiled Victorian style. Some come with an integrated cast iron fireback and others need a cement or clay fireback installed first.

Which one is better / easier? I assume fitting an integrated one is easier. In that case do I still need to fill behind the fireback with rubble & cement, or just slot it in?

This is the opening


I'm looking to burn wood more than coal in case that makes a difference.

Thanks

 

[Hogglet80]

I am installing a new open fire in an old bricked up chimney that I have opened up.

Now I need to decide on the type of fireplace to get. I like the tiled Victorian style. Some come with an integrated cast iron fireback and others need a cement or clay fireback installed first.

Which one is better / easier? I assume fitting an integrated one is easier. In that case do I still need to fill behind the fireback with rubble & cement, or just slot it in?

This is the opening
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I'm looking to burn wood more than coal in case that makes a difference.

Thanks

Hi what did you decide to do? We are in a similar position - probably use vermiculite to bank fil


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