Gas fire doesn't fit!

[Thomascarms92]

Hello all,

Basically, we have recently removed a stone fireplace that stretched the full length of the room (see photographs). We have then replastered the walls and fitted a new fireplace, presuming that as there was a gas fire fitted before that we would still be able to fit it after. However, as the previous fireplace was a lot higher, we are now left with a gap that is not tall enough for the gas fire. The gap from base of recess to the top of the back panel is 50cm, however the fire is about 53cm.

We are wondering whether we could just chisel away a few cm from the bottom of the recess to make more space. As you can see from the photograph, we have about 2 1/2 inches underneath the recess before it is level with the hearth. We arent sure whether this would cause problems above.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

Thomas

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• Thomascarms92
• 23 Oct 2016

Fireplace before

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• Thomascarms92
• 23 Oct 2016

Fireplace after

 

[chappers]

would have thought so provided you can still maintain any manufacturers clearances

 

[opps]

You may find that the area to be hacked away just crumbles. That said I can't see that you can't just re-screed it. It is only a small area.

 

[Gassafeinspector]

Best advise is to get a gas safe registered engineer who is qualified to install gas fires in line with gas safe regulations and in line with manufacturers intructions. Gas appliaced not installed correctly can KILL from potential carbon monoxide. Gas is not for the d I y er!?

 

[Groovejet]

this work really should of been done before install!
Catchment space floor needs leveling ans then screeding to create base making sure no gaps or voids are visible in brickwork in and around ...if so fill with darbo.

Building work is fine to do but you must get a GSR installer to fit fire as clearances need to be adhered to for safety . And being a Open Flued appliance....It will create Co if not done correct