Where to begin! As with many products, once you start googling, it can be quite overwhelming. Simply thousands of woodburners to choose from. Our rationalle was as follows, which helped to narrow our options: Continue reading
The plaster scratch coat is applied to the recess and the surrounding area where the plaster was removed. Next the flue needs to be finished. Continue reading
Whole bricks are removed, including the original lintel. The remaining bricks on the ‘tooth’ edge will be cut back. Recommend that this is done with a cutting disc to prevent brick damage, but it will be very dusty! Continue reading
There are many elements of mid-century design that I like, but there are some that I dislike. One of these dislikes tends to be fireplace surrounds – they are usually characterless lumps of concrete clad in ceramic tile, or faux-stone. Ours is no different. Continue reading
