Here are six tips to specifying and installing gas fireplaces with Escea and Futureflip’s Neil Hipwell.
Specifying and installing a gas fireplace can be a complicated process, with a lot to consider and a lot of people and trades involved. Just how complex however depends on the design details of your project – the location within the room, the fireplace surround, and the sophistication of the fireplace itself.
It may sound overwhelming, but with Escea fireplaces, it can be navigated. We had the owner of design and build company Futureflip, Neil Hipwell, talk us through what he’s learnt when it comes to specifying fireplaces.
1. Planning ahead pays off
As the owner of a busy design and build company with multiple developments on the go at any one time (often multi-residential), it’s important that Neil and his team plan well ahead. When it comes to specifying a fireplace, it’s no different.
“The best time to decide on a fireplace is early on in the design process as this will play a big part in the design decisions that follow,” says Neil. “A fireplace is an anchor, so it’s important to spatially allocate the fireplace within the room – you will want to situate everything around this hero feature.”
To help with this process early on, Escea has a dedicated Architectural and Building Advisory Team on hand to help with everything you need to specify the fireplace with ease – from navigating tricky installs, to complex flue runs and helping advise on finishing materials.
2. Use the resources available
At the beginning of the project, Neil’s design team also needs to ensure everything is in place to accommodate the fireplace installation, for example, flue runs, clearances and installation methods.
Escea provides CAD drawings, technical details, and 3D images for all their fires, so designers can easily integrate the fire into their plans – they can be downloaded directly from the Escea website so are always available, whenever required.
“Our design team uses the Escea CAD files regularly, it makes it quick and easy to allocate the fireplace within the design,” says Neil.
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What can Escea help with?
- Project planning and implementation
- Technical design & drafting assistance including CAD drawings & 3D images
- Fireplace surround and finishing advice
- Bespoke installations
Why Escea?
- Flexible fluing up to 40m long
- Dedicated Architectural and Building Advisory Team
- Outstanding product support and delivery timeframes
- Highly efficient with Zero Clearance rating
- Proudly designed and made in New Zealand
Get in touch
Escea has a team of experts with over 40 years of experience within the design, construction and building industries, working closely with our engineers to guarantee the best solutions. get in touch with its Architectural Advisory here.
