I'm going to install a gas fire in the next couple of weeks. The existing fireplace is quite large and I need to fit some kind of board over it, leaving a cavity just large enough to mount the fire. What is the best material to use for this and who sells it?
Years ago whilst assisting my dad in doing a similar job, we used a rigid, mineral (non asbestos) composite board that was resistant to high temperatures. I can't recall where this came from. Any pointers?
Best regards, Jim
Masterboard?
Bob
Knauf fire resistant board is another, and seems easier to obtain.
Its a concrete board, from builders merchants. Comes in 8x4 sheets, they will NOT cut it to size for you. Best best is to use a cheep throw away handsaw (or jigsaw blade) to cut it.
Rick
You sure you can put this board close to a heat source ? If its like plasterboard, it will have a paper outside coating. Some of these boards are designed to be heated once - when your hours burns down, to give time for escape to be undertaken.
Rick
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