Cast Tec Flat Kensington Slate Stone Fireplace

What better way to add a dramatic feature into your home with the stunning Kensington mantel crafted from pure Slate Stone! This sublime mantelpiece feature lovely curved detailing on the legs and across the chest which will add opulence to whichever insert you choose.

Shown in the images with the innovative Aston Integra tiled insert which gives the ability to add a high performance gas fire for all flue types, a dedicated electric fire or for the ultimate in warmth and ambience or, as pictured, a DEFRA approved solid fuel box which can burn wood or smokeless fuels no matter where you live.

A standard size mantel which will fit well into most room sizes, the Cast Tec Kensington is also compatible with most other inserts including the arched Integra range, flat back panels or it can be used without an insert when fitted against an inglenook chamber.

The optional Aston Integra mimics tiled cast iron inserts from the Victorian era yet due to its cutting-edge design, is one of the few inserts that allow you to benefit from a fire that will be efficient and provide impressive heat. You can tailor the overall look by selecting from a large choice of decorative fireplace tiles.

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Hearths

The Integra Collection boasts a range of beautiful, practical and robust hearths to suit the Integra appliance of your choice. Suitable materials used for the hearths include honed or polished black granite, slate stone and limestone. Hearths come in three different styles:

Boxed & Lipped: These are traditional hearths with 20mm thickness and 30mm risers below.

Munro: These are more robust and contemporary having a 30mm thickness and 20mm risers below. Munro hearths are softer on the eye and to the touch having attractive rounded bullnose edges.

Solid Fuel: Hearths used for wood burning or solid fuel appliances are traditionally cut into four sections and fixed back together to allow for expansion. For use with Solid Fuel Integra, Cast Tec supply sturdy sectioned Munro hearths in honed or polished black granite.

Integra Fire Options

Integra 'HO'  - Total depth of 195mm, this open-fronted gas fire has a maximum heat output of 2.9kW with efficiency of up to 41%. Available in manual control with adjustment to the fire made by turning the discreetly located controls at the bottom of the fire behind the insert ashpan cover. A slide control option allows for full operation of the fire using a lever at the top, right-hand side of the fire or a remote control option is available allowing for armchair operation. LPG version also offered with manual control only. Integra HO is not designed for primary heating purposes.

Convector Plus - Capable of providing an impressive maximum heat output of up to 4.1kW, this innovative, open-fronted gas fire features the very latest technology and also boasts improved efficiency of up to 67%. Total depth of 195mm with Manual, Slide or Remote control versions offered.

Classic Multiflue (Super Slim) - Designed especially for installations into shallower Class 2 flues with a slimline depth of only 120mm. 2.8kW maximum heat output with an efficiency rating of 40%. This open-fronted gas fire is available with Manual, Slide or Remote controls.

Integra HE (High Efficiency) - For those looking for the lowest running costs, the Integra HE is a glass-fronted gas fire boasting fantastic high efficiency of 80%. Available in manual, slide or remote control, it has a maximum heat output of 3.3kW with a total depth of 195mm.

Integra Balanced Flue - A glass-fronted gas fire suitable for installation in homes without a chimney or flue. When fitted on an external wall, the Integra Balanced Flue has a pipe attached to the back of the fire which allows the fumes to be expelled horizontally through the wall. Appliance depth of 193mm with a maximum heat output of 3.6kW and high efficiency of up to 88%.

Integra Solid Fuel Box - Glass-fronted, inset multi-fuel stove which is DEFRA exempt and allows you to burn wood logs or smokeless fuels even if you are located in a smoke control area. Nominal heat output of 5kW with efficiency rating of 78%. Total depth of this inset stove is 270mm and it would require a Class 1 flue (real chimney).

Integra Electra Electric Fire - Dedicated Integra Electra electric fire has a realistic flame effect and produces up to 2kW in fan-assisted heat if required, however, in the summer months you may opt for the attractive flame effect only. Electra controls are manual and cleverly positioned just behind the cast-iron canopy so that they are not too prominent but can be accessed without too much bending over. An ON switch will display the flame effect only and an additional two switches allow a 1kw or 2kw heat output. This fire can be housed inside a standard 100mm (4”) rebated mantel, which means that the complete fireplace can be installed against any suitable flat wall with only the skirting to remove.