Specialists in hand made Marble Fireplaces. our Fireplaces are individually hand crafted and polished. We have a selection of Modern, and Contemporary Fireplaces which are all made to order allowing us to offer a Bespoke service where you can specify your own size. We Have 100's of happy customers and a 100% positive feedback, please visit our website at fireplace2u.co.uk to view our products and read our feedback. ...

New Additions to our Marble fireplace product range

LEON Marble Fireplace - A Solid marble fireplace with a 5 sided hearth, arched railRegency Marble Fireplace - A solid marble fireplace with a 2 level hearth, 1 standard hearth and a 5 sided hearth on top, 3 tier shelf, a grande fireplace for those wanting something more significant

Marbletech Fireplaces Factory Showroom

Marbletech fireplaces have recently moved to a new Marble fireplaces factory showroom / workshop, this has allowed us to display some of our more popular fireplacesOur showroom is located in Castlefor West Yorkshire, for ful details and directions please visit the following pageFactory Workshop and Showroom directions

All about Marble Fireplaces and Fire surrounds Marbletech Fireplaces

All About Fireplaces, Fire surrounds, Mantels All About Fireplaces A Fireplace is often mistakingly used to describe a Fire surround or Mantel. A fireplace is a structure used to contain a fire for heating or for cooking. A fire is contained in a firebox or firepit; a chimney or other flue directs gas and particulate exhaust to escape. Fireplaces are still and have always been a central household feature bringing comfort and relaxation from the flames and crackling sounds, even when not necessary for heat or cooking. Fireplace mantels are a focus for interior decoration. Types of fireplace / Chimney A fireplace may have: a foundation, a hearth, a firebox, a fireplace mantel (also known as a fire Surround, or incorrectly termed a Fireplace), an ashdump door, a chimney crane, a cleanout door, a grate, a lintel, a lintel bar, overmantel, a breast, a damper, a smoke chamber, a throat, a flue, a chimney chase, a crown, a cap, a shroud, or a spark arrestor. brick or stone fireplaces and chimneys with or without tile lined flue. Note: unreinforced masonry chimneys do not stand up to earthquakes well. Reinforced concrete chimneys. These chimneys had Fundamental flaws, bad designs caused heat expansion which resulted in cracks appearing in chimney flues, this error in design bankrupted the US manufacturers and obsoleted the technique. This type of chimney often shows vertical cracks on the exterior of the chimney which worsen as the internal rebar rusts. Manufactured Fireplaces also known as prefab (Prefabricated) or Preface. A Fireplace with sheet metal fire box and double or triple walled metal pipe running up inside a new or existing wood framed or masonry chase with a chase cover, a cap, and spark arrestor at the top to keep small animals out and sparks from exiting the chimney cavity. This type of fireplace is very popular for new construction for ease of installation and is very cost effective. This type of fireplace is currently being made for wood, natural gas and lp/propane fuel sources. Fireplace History The first indoor Fireplaces were simple fire pits that were built into the ground in the center of a hut or dwelling, through the natural way that heat rises the smoke escaped through a hole in the roof, however on windy days the smoke often blew back into the room. it was much later that basic chimneys somewhat fixed this problem allowing smoke to vent outside. Key Dates in History of Fireplaces / Chimneys1678 raised grate invented which improved the airflow and venting system1700's Ben Franklin developed a convection chamber which greatly improved the efficiency of fireplaces and Woodstoves1700's Count Rumford developed a Fireplace with a tall, shallow firebox which greatly improved the efficiency of drawing the smoke up and out of the chimney, this design is the foundation of modern fireplaces. Fireplaces were in decline through the 80's and 90's due to their inefficiency, being replace by Central heating or Electric heaters. Open fires have become more restricted due to partial government bans and policy governing the burning of solid fuel due to air pollution. Prefabricated fireplaces are becoming popular due to their construction costs and safer, more reliable operation. The Fireplace Mantel, Mantelpiece, Fire Surround The first basic mantels originated in medieval times designed to hang over a grate to cathe the smoke. The term has evolved to include decorative framework surrounding the fireplace and is now widely known as a Fire Surround or Fireplace surround, although regionaly still referred to as a Mantelpiece. For many centuries the Fire surround was the most ornamental and artistic feature of a room but as fireplaces have become smaller, and modern methods of heating have been introduced, its artistic and practical use had diminished, however the last decade has seen a revivial in fireplaces and once again we are seeing their prominence in home decor design. The choice of material for the mantel includes such rich materials as marble, limestone, or fine woods. Certainly the most luxurious of materials is marble. History of Mantels / Fire Surrounds 17th Century: The English fire surrounds of the 17th century had Italian style and were extremely simple in design, often comprising only of the Mantelpiece , architraves and shelf, with the chinmey breast being panelled or left as brick with no ornate mouldings or carvings. Latter 17th century styles saw the arrival of bolder and more effective molding in which the shelf was ommited.18th Century: Architects returned to the classic type, but influenced by French work which created sculptures, generally represented by graceful figures on either side of the Fire surround and used to hold the Mantel shelf. Ornate frames were introduced above the Mantel which were used for the family portrait. Towards the end of the 18th century the design created by the Adams Brothers superceded all others and are the most widely used styles in use today.

Specialist Services

Bespoke customisation service - specify your own sizes if the standard sizes do not neet your requirements One method of payment accepted is Cash On Delivery, this helps those that are weary of internet purchases and also ensures that you pay nothing until you have seen the quality of our firesurrounds in person. Image Modelling - Send us a photo of your chimney / wall and we will return a picture with the fireplace of your choice superimposed so you can see how it might look.

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Trading Since

1980