Here at 1st4fireplaces in manchester we are able to offer a comprehensive range of both original antique fireplaces and reproduction fireplaces, ranging from copies of old victorian fireplaces to the more contemporary stone and marble suites in many different designs and materials.
The fireplaces are ideal for every practicality and can be enjoyed by everybody. The full range of fireplaces are available from the manchester showrooms or the website at very affordable prices.
1st4fireplaces in manchester is also proud of the diversity of traditional and contemporary fireplaces on offer aswell as the many multifuel and wood burning stoves.
Gas and electric fires are available for most fireplaces.
1st4fireplaces has a satisfied group of customers, located throughout manchester and the whole of the UK, including individual private clients, companies that offer srvices to the pub, clubs and the restaraunt trade and many property and housing maintenance companies.
ORDERS,PAYMENT AND UK DELIVERY:
A part-payment of 30% is required with each order. When your order is complete and ready for dispatch we will ask for the balance.All goods remain property of us until full payment has been made. All deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise agreed and noted in writing at the point of order.
Prices include VAT
All prices are payable in UK Sterling
METHODS OF PAYMENT:cash, cheque,all major debit/credit cards,paypal.Fully insured UK delivery can easily be arranged at reasonable rates. Delivery to most of the UK is £75 except for the North of Scotland and other extremities,other destinations p.o.a.
A restocking charge of £50 or 20% of the cost of the order (whichever is greater) is non refundable for goods supplied as described
IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION:
CAST IRON:
All the cast iron products are delivered with a protective, oil-based coating on polished surfaces. This should be cleaned off during installation. It is recommended that a spray-type oil is applied from time to time in order to avoid surface rust appearing. Ensure that the room in which the cast iron product is being installed is thoroughly dry.
For example recently plastered walls cause high levels of moisture in the atmosphere and, as a result, rust is likely to occur.
Under no circumstances should a waterbased cleaner or polish be used to clean cast iron products.
Due to the casting process all measurements of cast iron products are approximate and may vary slightly.casting marks are not regarded in any way as defects.
When using ceramic fuel, ensure that these do not touch any of the polished surfaces as this will help to minimise the possibility of thermal discolouration.
High temperature paint is used on the black and graphite products where fires will burn. This paint will eventually burn off. A proprietary, high temperature paint can be used to recoat your fireplace. Such paint is available to purchase.
Its your responsibility to burn smoke free fuels if you live in a smoke free zone.
There are some very high temperature burning fuels which can cause damage to any fireplace.
Please refer to the Solid Fuel Association recommendations and use an approved coal merchant as your supplier. No responsibility can be accepted if high temperature fuels have been used or if there is excessive draft.
If in doubt we recommend the use of a clay fire back.
Clean ash away regularly as a build up beneath the fire will cause the grate to burn out quickly. The grate is a consumable part of your fire and will need replacement from time to time, depending on the
frequency and burning temperature of your fires.
GAS FIRES
A gas fire is a technical piece of equipment and just like a gas boiler
needs regular servicing.
Please ensure that you have your gas fire serviced regularly by a
Gas Safe Register (Board Gais in ROI) registered installer.
LIMESTONE
Limestone products, once installed and dry should be cleaned and re-sealed where necessary using Gallery Collection aftercare products.
All our limestone products are delivered pre-sealed in order to minimise any marks created during fitting. Your installer should carry out the
initial sealing where applicable.
Further sealing should not be necessary. The stone mantels pictured are manufactured from 100% natural material. As such the mantel you
will purchase will be unique due to the inevitable variations in fossil formation, veining and colour.
This is one of the great attractions of 100% pure natural products. Please be aware that small fossils and variations in the limestone are part and parcel of this wonderful natural product.
MARBLE
Marble products may have small amounts of colour-matched filler to
give the impression of a continuous surface.
The nature of marble is such that when it is formed in the earth, some small cracks are created too. The marble that is selected for the mantels shown on this website have been chosen to provide affordable quality, thus some minor cracks have been permitted.
To achieve a perfect piece of marble with no imperfections at all
means a huge amount of wastage. This has two principal effects, the product becomes prohibitively expensive and the natural resources are depleted too quickly – a much more harmful approach to the
world’s environment.
General information
i. The colours shown are as accurate as possible, but if the colour you
require is critical then please consult us before basing all your decisions on the colours shown here.
ii. Please also note that shading and crazing are characteristics of the glazed tiles used in tiled inserts and tiled hearths.
iii. There are occasions when designs, or products are altered or discontinued without prior notice (a reserved right), so if you are about to set your heart on a particular fireplace, please
consult us before making that final commitment.
iv. All installations must be carried out in accordance with the requirements set out in the Building Regulation documents, in particular,
Approved Document J.
There are independent bodies which have been approved to carry
out installations in accordance with these regulations.
For gas installations the most recognised independent body is Gas Safe Register (Board Gais in ROI) and for solid fuel installations it is HETAS.
Please make sure that your new fireplace will be installed appropriately. If you have your new fireplace fitted by a GasSafe Register (Board Gais in ROI) or HETAS registered fitter you will be given a certificate stating that your installation has been carried out
in accordance with the Building Regulations.
If you do not have one of these certificates then you will have to arrange for your local Building Control Officer to inspect your installation and approve it.
Understanding your new fireplace.
PLEASE NOTE
• Your fireplace is made up of a number of different components and it is important to ensure that your installer has the necessary qualifications and experience to fit ALL the components of a fireplace.
• Variations in colour, veining and fossil formation in natural products are not considered defects, however in the unlikely event that there is a defect in any of the products shown, then a replacement will be supplied without hesitation.
Of course, this requires the products to be fully inspected prior to installation as no responsibility for re-fitting or redecoration can be
accepted if defective products have been installed. We do not provide an installation service, but details of recommended installers can be provided if required.The contract for any fitting work undertaken is between the customer and their chosen engineer. We shall not be held responsible for work carried out by other parties.There is no agreement between the customer and us and as such all contracts of payment or issues regarding fitting should be dealt with by the customer and the installer.
