Cast Tec Flat Victorian Granite Fireplace

The Flat Victorian mantelpiece offered here is manufactured in a choice of black Honed or Polished Granite. Whilst the mantel design has been around for 150 years, its simple design allows it to suit contemporary settings also. This mantel has a top shelf length of 1500mm (59″) or for those with a smaller chimney breast or wall space, there is also a version available with a top shelf length of 1350mm (approx 53″).

Cast Tec granite is sourced from the Shanxi region of China, and whilst it is more consistent than marble, it is still a natural material and can vary between dark grey and black in colouration. It really stand out in the room and will complement a vast array of inserts or you may wish to fit the surround around an inglenook chamber. It is shown in the images fitted with the Marquis Integra arched cast iron insert which has a beautiful full polish finish and the dedicated 'Ecoflame' Integra electric fire.

With a honed finish, the polishing process ends before buffing to create a matte or low-gloss sheen that lacks the highly reflective, mirror like look of polished granite. The softer honed finish is particularly popular among homeowners wanting an aged or casual look. A polished granite finish is created when the stone is buffed with the help of fine polishing pads, causing the surface to acquire a glossy, reflective appearance.

Due to the innovative design of the optional Integra inserts, this combination can be fitted on to a flat wall without and recess needed. You also have the opportunity to combine with any of the other Integra cast inserts and a wide array of gas fires boasting the very latest technology.

Unlike the majority of cast iron inserts which offer a gas fire that provides very little heat and poor efficiency, the Integra range have the ability of being able to be supplied with a large number of gas fires to suit all flue types and even for properties with no chimney or flue! They are all capable of providing a decent heat output whilst not compromising on looks.

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' (High Output) - Total depth of 195mm, this open-fronted gas fire has a maximum heat output of 3.9kW with efficiency of up to 55%. 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.

Convector Plus - Capable of providing a superb maximum heat output of up to 4.6kW, 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 - Designed especially for installations into Class 2 flues with a slimline depth of only 120mm. 3.3kW maximum heat output with an efficiency rating of 50%. This open-fronted gas fire is only available as with manual 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 83%. Available in manual, slide or remote control, it has a maximum heat output of 3.8kW 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 3.8kW.

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.

Integra Ecoflame Electric Fire - With the benefit of being suitable for installation against a flat wall when combined with a fireplace surround which has a 75mm (3") rebate. Capable of providing up to 2kW of heat plus a flame only setting for use during the summer months. LED flame lighting for reduced running costs.