What type of flue do you have?

If your looking for a new gas fire you first need to consider what type of flue you have and what options are available. Here is a quick guide to the common types of flue you will see.

No Flue. If you have nothing

on your roof, you probably

have no chimney or flue and

will require a Power flue

that will fit on a suitable outside wall

Pre-Cast. Built into internal

wall from concrete breeze

blocks, identified by a ridge

vent or metal flue tube

and terminal.

Chimney (Class I).

A traditional brick or

stone-built stack with

accompanying terracotta

pot or gas terminal.

Pre-Fabricated (Class II).

Consisting of a metal flue

box and tubular flue system

protruding out of the roof

with a gas terminal or cowl on top.

Electric fire suites

An electric fire suite can usually be fitted flat against a flat wall and are easy to assemble.  An ideal solution for living rooms without a chimney or flue leaving you great flexability to position your electric fire suite. Bring a   quality addition to any living room with a wide range of styles and minimal assembly.

Wall Mounted Electric Fires

Have you been looking for a fire but are struggling to fit one in? Why not consider a wall mounted electric fire. They are easy to install so no expensive installer is required. Designed to be installed up off the floor, wall mounted electric fires offer maximum style and maximum impact for your home.

Electric stoves

If you are unable to fit a traditional stove into your living area you could choose from the latest electric stoves that are available. You can place an electric stove aywhere you like and all you need is a electical socket. What about heat output? An electric stove can give upto a 2kw output while giving a lifelike flame effect. An ideal choice for the modern home.

Wood Burning Stoves

There are many wood burning stoves now on the market. They are becoming increasingly more popular as a good wood burning stove offers upto a 6kw heat output at very low cost. In todays economical climate owning a wood burning stove can help save your wallet. Multifuel stoves can burn both coal and wood giving you the ultimate choice in heating.

Electric Fires

In recent years the look of electric fires has changed. A traditional electric fire was designed to look like a living flame gas fire but the design trend has moved the look of electric fires to more of a landscape wall mounted style. These electric fires are also using the latest technology in LED lighting to improve the efficiency of the products.

Charlton & Jenrick Ltd

Charlton & Jenrick Ltd have a new website listing all their brands of gas fires, electric fires and fireplaces that they now offer. They have manufactured gas fires now for over 20 years and are now focusing on high efficiency gas fires offering a wide range to the UK market. These high efficiency gas fires are now achieving over 84% efficiency compared to a traditional gas fire offering 50%.