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A man had a vision, and thanks to his persistence he finally got what he wanted with help from Wakeford Fireplaces and exodraft
A developer took great pleasure in designing his own house. He had an eye for detail and when he was nearing completion, he wanted to install a fireplace, but not just any fireplace. To suit this exquisite and personally designed house, the fireplace also needed to have that perfect personal touch and he certainly had a very specific idea of what the fireplace should look like. And part of that design demanded a short flue.

No help offered

He visited several fireplace shops in the area, but unfortunately the answer was always the same: This is not going to work! No one was able to help him or in any way suggest any alternatives of interest, but he still held on to his vision for the fireplace and wasn’t about to give up that easily.

Solution finally found

Finally he came upon Wakeford Fireplaces in Surrey, where he spoke to Adam Wakeford, the owner.

He explained his idea and the problems as well as the negative responses he had encountered so far. Luckily Adam Wakeford
was familiar with exodraft chimney fan systems and had installed a number of systems with great success at several of his customers. Adam knew the benefits of the systems and he was quite confident that this customer’s dream could come true using the exodraft chimney fan. Adam Wakeford and Keith Brant from exodraft UK discussed the customer’s project and agreed on a recommendation. The solution proved to be a success.

The customer was delighted. He had the fireplace of his dreams and it all worked perfectly.

Most of us have smartphones these days and there are plenty of apps to download, some are good fun, others only stay on the phone for a short period of time before being deleted. Using a photo app I found over the Christmas break, we took some random photos of the showroom. We liked them, so we thought we would share them.

Opening this week after having a relaxing Christmas break it’s great to get back, it’s been a busy start of the week. We guess it’s because of this gloomy weather we’re still getting at the moment.

If you’re still thinking about getting your fireplace changed, or you want to receive the high heat output and impressive efficiency figures of a wood burning stove, now’s the time to make contact with us.

With the weather the way it is, imagine snuggling up on the sofa with a fire roaring away in the background. Perhaps even adding a glass of wine and a good book into the equation …

Firenzo Napier Wood burning stove

Newman fireplaces

Dru Beau Gas Stove

Focus fireplaces Beamish surround

Valor Airflame

Town and Country Stoves

 

Supplied and fitted in the pleasant village of Pyrford, just outside of Woking, Surrey, a wonderful Wessex Stone ‘Ashton’ fireplace, made in a natural bath stone and complimented with an Aarrow Ecoburn 5kw Multi fuel stove.

Wessex Stone have been hand crafting bath stone fireplaces for over 20 years, deep in the heart of rural Gloucestershire on the outskirts of the Cotswold market town, Tetbury.

Wessex Stone Fireplaces are able to provide exactly what each client requires, not only modifying existing designs, but also have the capability to design and produce bespoke surrounds to a client’s individual specification. Wessex Stone are also able to provide a bespoke ‘one off’ crafting service, whether it be a feature for the garden or mimicking an existing feature of a building.

For more information, visit the Wessex Stone Website.

Arrow Stoves are part of the Arada family based in Devon, manufacturing stoves near the city of Exeter for over 30 years, Aarrow stoves come with a standard lifetime guarantee to assure peace of mind

Raw steel is crafted with precision. Exacting joins are welded at 1500°C. Sparks fly as surfaces are perfected. Your stove emerges, bearing all the hallmarks of being designed, engineered and built in Britain by people who take pride in a job well done.

With different styles and designs, Arada have a range of stoves to suit all homes. With the Stratford range of stoves, you’re able to warm water that in turn will heat radiators in other rooms around the home.

For more information, visit the Arada Website

This Termatech TT20 worked very well in this traditionally furnished room.

Sat on a glass hearth against a brick feature wall, it proves even the ‘simple’ installations work well to gain a focal point of a room.

The below photo shows the powder coated, twin wall insulated flue coming out of the pitched roof.

 

 

 

 

Although it’s yet to be decorated, this picture shows another stunning installation completed this week, creating the perfect feature of any room.

 

Faber fires have a wide selection of different fires to suit every room and setting, most of which, a chimney is not needed.

Wakeford Fireplaces have the ability to provide a totally bespoke and personal service,  offering fully supplied and fitted packages using their own HETAS and Gas-Safe fitters.