Firechests
The ideal solution for creating open fires. The finished appearance is down to individual taste using one of the many fireplace surrounds on the market.
The Schiedel Isokern firechest complements the Isokern chimney systems which are designed to create a complete system, avoiding many of the variable factors that lead to draught problems and smoky fireplaces.
The Isokern firechest range is cast using lightweight, highly insulating pumice. The components interlock like pieces of a three dimensional jigsaw to form a sturdy, robust fireplace recess and gather. The joints are sealed using lip glue jointing compound. Starting from a suitable foundation and constructional hearth, assembly of the complete firechest and gather could take less than
one hour.
The Firechest Range
The range includes firechests with fire openings from 500 to 1250mm. We now also have a special manor recess designed for stoves. Each firechest is packed on a pallet with detailed assemblyinstructions. The firechest is load bearing and will carry up to 2600kg of chimney above, although you may exceed this weight with the use of additional lintels.
Damper
A flue damper is available for the Delta 500 and the larger Manor firechests from the 950 upwards. In multi-fuel and wood burning installations the flue damper can be used to control the draft in the flue and avoid excessive heat loss when the fireplace is not being used. This is reflected in the SAP calculation for Document L. The inclusion of the damper will halve the chimney ventilation rate in the SAP calculation. It must not be installed with gas fires.
