What's the wool stuff in my fireplace and where do I buy it?

[Londoner]

We have a modern gas fireplace (previous owner's) that has heat retaining, artificial 'rocks' sitting on top of a layers of woolly fibre that is in a cut-to-shape sheet.

Whats the correct term for this and where would I go to get it replaced (it's a bit old and manky)

I've been googling 'rock wool' but no of the links resemble the material I have.

 

[noseall]

Is it like an asbestos wool or mat or rope etc?

 

[Londoner]

Is it like an asbestos wool or mat or rope etc?

The best I can describe it is fibrous cotton wool, or even candyfloss, you cold say. Not matting or rope.

Is asbestos wool used these days? It's a very modern fireplace.

 

[misterhelpful]

Is it something like this: http://www.northlineexpress.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=5CO-48913 ?
If so, I don't know where you can buy it in the UK so it's probably best (and safest) to use the fire's make and model to search for any replacement parts that may be available.

 

[Londoner]

Aha, I think the stuff is called kaowool.

Now I just have to find out where I can buy a small piece!

 

[RigidRaider]

I know the stuff you mean and yes, it is hard to find and then it comes in big bags.

Call Milligans in Burnley, Lancashire; if they don't know, nobody will.

01282 450013