Hole in the wall fireplace is this Plasterboard ok? (Pics)

[New2DIYing]

Hi guys

I am getting a hole in the wall type biofuel fireplace. As it will be biofuel it does not need a vent.

I am planning to install it in a bordered up chimney. From what I can tell the lower section of the chimney has been bordered up by regular plasterboard and the rest is solid (Pics below).

From what I have read I may have to take off the plasterboard and instead use some bricks/cement. However as this fireplace will not emit any fumes will this still be required?

Thanks for the help guys!

Pic of the fireplace:

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[denso13]

Plasterboard is ok as long you can get a good fixing. That will be the problem, depending on the weight of the unit.

 

[New2DIYing]

Thanks for the reply.

The unit is heavy!

My plan is to cut a hole in the plasterboard and then make a sort of bed for the fireplace with piled up bricks and then "slot" the fireplace in.

The fireplace does come with a bracket to attach it to a wall but I don't think I will need this as it will be inside the wall rather then on the wall.

Pic for what I mean (everything drawn in black will be within the wall/plasterboard and out of view):

 

[denso13]

What do the instructions say about fixing the unit if it's recessed? It'll be a hot naked flame and I wouldn't just sit it on a pile of bricks.

 

[New2DIYing]

The instructions do not cover what to do when recessing the fireplace.

However the company that sells the fireplace mention the following on their website:

http://www.thenakedflame.co.uk/products/wall-mounted-bio-fuel-fires/infinity-bio-fuel-fire/prod_47.html

Back Box: H 47cms x W64 cms x D22 cms - Please note the back box allows this product to be recessed into an existing fireplace provided the room is available to house it. * If recessing this product it should be into an existing fireplace or suitable heat resistant aperture an air gap should be left around the back box.

I am thinking to build up a wall at the back the chimney where I can bolt the fireplace onto. Which will mean the fireplace has been bolted onto a secure wall and is sitting on a bed of bricks. Currently the chimney is too deep to allow for the fireplace to be secured onto the wall behind the plasterboard.

Thanks again!

 

[New2DIYing]

anyone else with advice?

Thanks!

 

[denso13]

The instructions do not cover what to do when recessing the fireplace

You need to ask the supplier/manufacturer for clear instructions. You can't make something like this up as you go along.

 

[DP]

Do I see timber in the pictures?

 

[New2DIYing]

Do I see timber in the pictures?

None that I know of apart from the skirting. The boards are plasterboards.

I could be wrong and there may be some timber that I am missing? Have not been here for long!

 

[DP]

Plasterboard is usually nailed or screwed to timber studs

 

[New2DIYing]

Plasterboard is usually nailed or screwed to timber studs

OK cool thanks for the heads up.

Whatever the plan I will need to make a hole in the current plasterboard.

I guess I will do that first and depending on what I find (or don't find) behind the plasterboard will dictate what to do next.

Will update once the hole is in place