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chesneys architectural fireside outdoor living installation of fireplaces...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES introduction For many years we have restored antique fireplaces at our workshops in London. Conserving and reviving an 18th century marble chimneypiece is a painstaking exercise which requires an extraordinary level of skill, expertise and patience.
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installation of fireplaces, HeartHs, Gas fires, flues and tHeir related appliances are governed within the UK by bUilding regUlations approved docUment J 2010 edition. Document J outlines various British law that all gas appliances are Standards that cover all aspects of installed by a competent person, fireplace installation.
INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES installation marble & limestone fireplaces Chesneys’ website contains detailed installation and user manuals for all products with document downloads available chesneys.co.uk/information...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES the devonshire Handsome proportions and crisp detailing, with an elegant downward taper to the pilasters. Carved in limestone, it is shown here with the Alpine 6 series multi-fuel stove.
INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES GettinG started MiniMUM TooLinG reQUireMenT Ensure in all steps of the Clean rust free gauging trowels, installation suitable protective clean rubber buckets, at least one equipment is worn and you have for mixing adhesive and one for...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES run into the chamber. Maximum area and wear appropriate PPE. length of 8mm pipe should be no PreParaTion of The more than 1000mm. The isolation 201.5 1371.5 [ 8" ] [ 54" ] insTaLLaTion area...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES must be used in this instance. pulled out by a person. Ensure suitable PPE is worn such WarninG: The fixings included as gloves, goggles, dust mask etc. Bag rubble and remove to skip and with the product are only suitable clean work area.
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES sub-hearth area is suitably sound will later be back filled and and secure. For all solid fuel fires flaunched off. the hearth should be set in three equal pieces to reduce the risk of Fix strawboard/corrugated fracture from thermal shock.
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES PaneLLed firePLaces installation of the sUrroUnd Fix the jambs upright and back to the brickwork of the chimney breast using galvanised or stainless steel wall ties and quick setting cement based tiling adhesive bonded to the masonry.
INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES 1600 [ 9" ] [ 63" ] Ø10 10mm holes drilled 100mm into the back of shelf Ø6 [ 38" ] 1290 [ 50 3 4 " ] [ 38" ] FRONT ELEVATION [ 5 7 8 " ] 1504 [ 59 1 4 "...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES ISOMETRIC VIEW [ 9" ] Ø10 Ø10 Ø6 Ø6 1290 [ 50 3 4 " ] sIdE ELEvATIoN dETAIL ISOMETRIC VIEW PaneLLed firePLace [ 7 1 8 " ] the line drawing SIDE ELEVATION...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES Fix the jambs upright and back to soLid firePLaces installation of the sUrroUnd the brickwork of the chimney breast using galvanised or stainless steel wall ties and quick setting cement based tiling adhesive bonded to the masonry.
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES A timeless design carved from limestone. With its simple geometric lines and classical proportions, it will give architectural interest and a sense of scale to both modern and traditional interiors. shown with Modern steel slips, soho...
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[ 4 5 8 " ] INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES 1188 [ 46 3 4 " ] [ 5" ] SIDE ELEVATION 5 mm recess to take bracket 6 mm hole 60mm deep PLAN 201.5 1371.5 [ 8" ] [ 54"...
INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES ISOMETRIC VIEW 201.5 [ 8" ] Ø6 Ø6 Ø6 163.5 Ø6 45 7 8 " ] sIdE ELEvATIoN dETAIL [ 5" ] SIDE ELEVATION soLid firePLace the line drawing shown here is ISOMETRIC VIEW...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES length and width and running sLiPs and header parallel to the face of the chimney Fix the slips and header into the breast and the jambs and is bonded rebates behind and butting up to...
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WarninG In order to prevent any part of the structure detaching from the wall: It is essential that all parts of modular stone and marble fireplaces are securely fixed to a solid wall by means of mechanical fixings. The fireplace should never be glued to paintwork or plasterwork.
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& maintenance MarbLe sUrroUnds For more stubborn stains caused through the spillage of wine etc., Clean with general household use Chesneys’ Stonefoam. cleaning polish i.e. Mr. Sheen, using a soft cloth. Spray an even layer of foam onto the surface of the stone, once the...
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES the Loire Inspired by a design from the Louis vXI period featuring console jambs and a running fielded frieze. The Loire employs the device of simplified detail throughout and oversized decorative corner blocks as a means of establishing...
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cleaning & maintenance form. This is normal, the level of moisture is increased when burning solid fuel. For highly polished steel baskets cleaning with WD-40 on fine wire wool is highly recommended on a periodic basis. The basket will be subject to tHe cHesneys stone care kit ‘tempering’, which is the discolouration of the metal, this is...
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chesneys outdoor livinG cooK the perfect meal then enJoy the warmest night of the year with chesneys’ heaT collection of barbecUe heaters Chesneys has now expanded into breaking collection of barbecue the field of Outdoor Living. heaters that will re-invent the way we use the outdoors.
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INSTALLATION OF MARBLE AND LIMESTONE FIREPLACES...
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cHesneys’ brocHures available to order or download from oUr website fireplaces gas stoves wood & mUlti-fUel stoves Fireplaces, Fires, Baskets and Grates, Gas Stoves that combine the latest Wood Stoves & Multi-Fuel Stoves Fire Dogs technology with a design aesthetic Kelly hoppen collection bio ethanol fires gas fires...
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chesneys brochUres the lUtyens collection the adam collection fireside accessories Designs for Five Chimneypieces Designs for Six Chimneypieces Fire Screens, Fire Baskets and from drawings by Sir Edwin Lutyens from drawings from the office of Fire Tools Robert Adam architectUral service directory of chimneypieces oUtdoor living Cantilevered Staircases, Floors and...
installation details chesneys Goods Supplied/Order Number The following goods were supplied on order Please quote the above order number in all correspondence with Chesneys The information contained within this document is given in good faith for general guidance only and may not be applicable to, and should not be relied upon, in any particular circumstances.
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installation details to be completed by installer upon completion Property address Room location Which surround was installed Installer name Installer address Installer contact number Registration number HETAS/CSCS/GAS SAFE where applicable Has the fireplace been fitted in accordance with Chesneys’ drawings and installation instructions If no then reason for deviation and what alternative method was used Name of professional person who approved...
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Decorative device in the form of coloured marble engaged column in a variety of patterns set A column that is attached into the base marble of to the jambs of the the chimneypiece. chimneypiece. jamb or pilaster enblature The vertical sections or The term to describe the ‘legs’...
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chesneys Showrooms London 194-204 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4ND Telephone 020 7627 1410 Fax 020 7622 1078 Email sales @ chesneys.co.uk 147-151 Haverstock Hill, London NW3 4QU Telephone 020 7561 8280 Fax 020 7622 1078 Email sales @ chesneys.co.uk Architectural &...
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