Stages of construction of beautiful and functional fireplace: from idea to realization.

Despite the large variety of modern heating systems, Solid stone stoves and fireplaces do not hand over their positions. Moreover, the correct approach in winter such equipment becomes effective backup system in case of power failure or absence of the main gas.

In connection with the onset of the heating season FORUMHOUSE among users is growing interest in the topic "Design and selection of furnaces and fireplaces». So today we will talk about the fireplace, built our user with the nickname GERLOK.

The construction of the fireplace with his hands "for" and "against"

As is known, any construction begins with an idea. When it comes to the fireplace, the majority represent it in the form of a decorative element for the interior.

But there is another approach - to make an effective heater. Therefore, first we ask ourselves the question of what we want to get away from the fire.

GERLOK (User FORUMHOUSE):

During the construction of the fireplace, I went through all the steps, I put a lot of effort, starting from information and ending with his erection. My expectations were completely justified, I enjoy the contemplation of the fire and cozy warmth. Therefore, I would like to share with readers of his experience.
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Before we move on to the technical description should tell you how a user arrived at the decision to build a fireplace (note without such experience) independently. According to GERLOK, he had long dreamed of a fireplace, but because experience bricklaying had, and even more, the construction of furnaces and then decided to turn to the experts.

Search stove-maker started in 2015. Masters sought through advertisements on the Internet, also called up on the phone. All efforts failed. The reason is simple - there was no Master with a capital letter, and those who responded immediately wrung price with five zeros (up to 300 thousand. rub).

GERLOK:

The cost for the construction of the fire was called immediately, virtually straight off. My questions about how it can be determined without the project, calculations, without knowing the size of the opening of the furnace, etc., followed by the answer - about the dense load, long-term experience and a lot of built fireplaces and satisfied customers.

On the user's proposal to conclude a contract, to make the project calculate the estimate, the required number of bricks, ie - all that will allow to understand what constitutes the final price for the fireplace, "experts" evaporated.

Prices are taken from the ceiling, and the lack of competent craftsmen has meant that GERLOK I decided to build a fireplace yourself. What eventually happened (the first time), it is clearly seen in the following photo.

It is not that easy to make such a fireplace. For example, the work took 3 months (including separation from construction to other cases). But, thanks to careful preparation, the estimate was 80 thousand. rub.

So, the main advantage of self-construction of the fireplace can be recorded savings. On the other side of the scale - the usual phobias novice developer - the uncertainty of getting a good result. But, in practice, careful planning and preparation stage - is half the battle.

Selecting design type fireplace

At the beginning of this article we mentioned that the introduction of conventional developers fireplace - it's decor, beauty, interior elements, in which a fire is burning. GERLOK decided that the fireplace, in addition to the aesthetic function, is used to heat the house on two floors at the arrival at the weekend.

GERLOK:

The house I was still unfinished. Build in 2 floors. There is a basement and attic. The living area, which must be heat 100 square meters. m. In the winter, late autumn and early spring in the house do not live. Hence: the heater is needed for a quick warm-up of the first floor, for example, on arrival in the house on Friday night. Further, after kindling, he must give off heat at night while everyone is sleeping.

In addition, the fireplace must be safe to use (not scatter sparks) and omnivorous (in terms of wood).

User formulated his basic technical requirements for the heating unit. Among them: a quick access to the operating mode - the distinguishing feature of metal furnaces, which are minus - no longer sink, oven and rapidly cooled. Good heat-retaining capacity. Here, the leading role played by the mass of the unit. Those. we need a brick oven. But such a furnace, well hold heat, it requires a lot of time for the initial heating, which is a disadvantage, if we need to quickly warm the frozen room for a week. The asset standard fireplace write opportunity to enjoy a flame and bask of radiant energy but low efficiency.

If you look at the above-mentioned requirements, it seems that the desire to bring all in one device - it is difficult. But still GERLOK I decided that it is possible to combine all three into one heating device design. To do this, you need to connect a cast-iron fireplace inserts, and brick oven type "Dutchwoman", ie - impose a metal brick. Moreover, escape from the standard type: fireplace insert several tens bricks + + decorative cap plasterboard mounted on the profile, because this structure (due to the relatively low weight) does not allow to effectively accumulate warmly.

Thus, the metal furnace must be placed in a stone oven, built of 800-1000 pcs. brick. This will give the necessary weight. In addition, to increase the efficiency of heating, it is necessary to provide intense air blowing furnace (use the convection currents), and then the heated air is supplied to the second floor.

Design and calculation of materials needed for the construction of fireplaces

Buying a fireplace insert - not an easy task. It is, in fact, the heart of the entire heating system, on which the effective operation of the fireplace in many ways.

GERLOK:

I bought a budget fireplace inserts capacity of 13 kW. To calculate the power used the online calculator. Further operation showed that the secondary afterburning operates effectively, and the bottom flap and the gate is controlled burning to the extent necessary. There is also a system of "pure glass" that makes it easier for care fireplace. If the glass blacken, then all that is needed - in the morning to wipe it with a damp sponge.

Also, users are advised before purchasing to study all the technical characteristics of the furnace, the furnace compare different from each other. This will make an independent and informed choice and not to be led by the sellers, who often do not understand the product.

So, insert purchased now, based on the size of the opening of the furnace, the furnace itself, the brick and the intended design of the fireplace, draw on a piece of paper poryadovkoy. Having poryadovkoy, you can calculate the required amount of material. In GERLOK it was that the front of the fireplace need 225 pcs. bricks. Moreover, the purchase of bricks required quality - the one more task.

For example, the user is guided by the criterion of "price-quality", chose to the manufacturer, who sells bricks individually because others proposed to buy only the brick pallets.

After a long search, a user could find only one company that sold him the piece of brick costs 34 rubles. Brick bought with a small margin. Besides, GERLOK acquired for the tassel door and latch. Doors are necessary to close the hot air exits from the furnace, and the bolt - for the air passage from the basement (a sectional area equal to the sectional area of exit from the furnace of 20 cm diameter).

It is also interesting, and the location of fire in relation to the rest of the premises, because the oven is better to put in the middle of the house. This will allow to heat multiple rooms.

GERLOK:

I go into the adjacent room side of the fireplace. It has a kitchen and a bedroom. These aspects I decided to fold out of the ordinary solid brick. He had just left from the construction of the house. Constructive not suffer from it, because in these places excluded bricks direct contact with open flame and combustion products. In addition, such a brick is much cheaper than the special used for furnace brickwork.

For bricklaying user decided to use ready-made mixture of furnace. Total purchased bags 20, based on the calculation that is required for a mixture of 25 kg of stacking units 30-40. bricks with a thickness of the seam is not more than 5 mm. In addition to the mixture of cement needed (Bag 2) for casting a base for the stove and the chimney.

The chimney is so designed, from the fireplace to the roof goes sleeve made of heat-resistant stainless steel. Obkladyvaetsya sleeve brick. From the attic to the roof of the chimney will go "sandwich".

Besides materials for building the fireplace, you need a tool which can distinguish among angle grinding machine ( "Bulgarian", preferably with a variable speed). Diamond blades for cutting brick, and the laser level by which the marking operation are considerably simplified.

So everything is ready for the laying of the original fireplace. On this, as well as the nuances of the chimney installation and the features of the equipment, we are in the second part of the material. Look for updates on our site!

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