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How to transform your fireplace this autumn
By Niall Deiraniya, general manager, DRU Fires UK
Consumers are looking for ways to
transform their existing fireplaces. And
if they live in homes where there is no
chimney, they are seeking solutions to
create new fireplaces.
The passion for wood
Recently, wood has been the most
popular choice for anyone installing a
new fire or stove. It is a sustainable fuel
and looks beautiful when it is burning.
A good example is the Dik Geurts Ivar,
one of a series of compact stoves that
will fit into an inglenook chimney or
stand alone in many locations.
The Dik Geurts Modivar has a choice of
log storage compartments and plinths
to suit different styles of living space.
If you would prefer to install a wood
fire, there are many models.
The Dik Geurts Instyle/Prostyle series
includes fires from 55 cms to 1 metre
wide.
The Spartherm range has single,
2-sided, 3-sided and tunnel versions.
They also include electronic vertically
sliding glass windows.
The convenience of gas
Today’s gas fires generate a flame
picture that is the equal of a real
burning wood fire and are more energy
efficient.
The Global by DRU range is available in
a selection of sizes with conventional
and balanced flue versions.
They also include the Global cavity
wall gas fire, which fits inside the wall
cavity.
The inspiration of design
The DRU Maestro range includes
2-sided, 3-sided and tunnel fires. They
have a Dynamic Flame Burner, which
creates high and dense flames.
The Maestro 60 is a gas fire with a
unique ‘Summerlighting’ feature. You
can switch it from gas to electric mode
in the spring and summer.
Bioethanol - the green solution
An alternative fuel is bioethanol, an
odourless, colourless liquid derived
from renewable plants.
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DRU Maestro 60/3 hybrid gas/electric fire
Bioethanol fires include built-in, table-
top and freestanding models. The new
Ebios Passo E bioethanol stove was
recently voted Best Fireplace Suite
(other fuels) at the Hearth & Home
awards. So, when transforming your
fireplace this autumn do you convert
the existing chimney or opt for a
freestanding model? If you’re going to
burn wood, how will you store it? If gas
is your preferred option, do you want
a classic fireplace or a contemporary
model? And finally, should you consider
bioethanol?
Whatever your conclusion, you can
create the fireplace of your dreams this
autumn.
For further information, visit
www.drufire.com