Gas stoves are one of the most frequently chosen heating options. They provide optimal thermal comfort, and are also a practical and convenient solution. They do not require time-consuming maintenance, like older solid fuel stoves. How and with what materials can a gas stove be built in so that it looks aesthetic and is not conspicuous?
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What material should not be used to build a gas furnace?
Due to the properties of gas fuel, it should be remembered that when planning the stove enclosure, you will have to reach for materials that are not easily flammable. Although wood looks great and is very aesthetically pleasing, and is a frequently used material for making casings, it is not recommended to use it in the case of a gas stove. The situation is similar with MDF boards, plastic, or standard plasterboard.
The material cannot therefore be chosen at random, because the safety of people in the building depends on it. The gas furnace casing must be made of high-quality materials. A good example here would be aluminum or steel sheets, which are not only non-flammable, but also have high resistance to high temperatures. Fire-resistant plasterboards will also work well.
They are very easy to find, because they are marked by manufacturers as “F” or “DF”. These are special, fireproof models. In addition, classic solutions, such as tiles or clinker bricks, are also great for building a gas stove. Ceramic materials are characterized by high temperature resistance.
How to cover a gas stove in the bathroom
Although many people decide to build a gas boiler in the bathroom for aesthetic reasons, such action also significantly improves safety. A gas boiler can be built in very effectively using a cabinet. However, it should be remembered that it must be properly designed. In addition to choosing a non-flammable material, it is necessary to ensure adequate ventilation, which is particularly important in the case of gas boilers. A good solution is to install ventilation grilles, e.g. in the door or side walls. It is necessary for the correct operation of the device, but ensuring ventilation is also an obligation provided for by the relevant regulations. The cabinet should be constructed in such a way as to provide easy access to the boiler. The device, even if it operates without failures, requires periodic inspections, during which free access is necessary. A good solution is, for example, good quality hinge systems.
To build in a dual-function gas furnace , you need to remember the basic safety rules, which also determine the correct operation of the heating system. An alternative to a cabinet can be a curtain, behind which the heating boiler will be hidden. A fabric curtain is one of the simplest solutions, its aesthetic appearance can emphasize the character of the arrangement, but it should be remembered that it cannot be ordinary fabric. It must have non-flammable properties, and additionally it must ensure proper air flow. In addition to the curtain, you can also choose special roller blinds and shutters. Thanks to them, the space will look perfect, and the gas boilers will not be visible.
Special decorative panels are also a very interesting solution. They combine functionality and excellent appearance. The panels, like other solutions, must have fireproof, non-flammable properties, and must also be resistant to high temperatures.
There are many more possibilities, because condensing gas boilers, dual-function , can also be built in with mirrors, and open construction also looks interesting. However, the most important thing is to remember about safety.
Covering the gas boiler and safety
Central heating with gas boilers is a valued solution. In terms of functionality, it allows for quick achievement of the optimal temperature, without effort and tedious preparation. Regardless of whether the condensing boiler is located in the boiler room or in the bathroom - it can be built in, but with the observance of special rules. The most important thing here is proper ventilation.
The regulations very precisely define the principles of construction, separately for boilers with a closed combustion chamber and an open combustion chamber. An appropriate space must also be maintained between the boiler and the construction. The construction must not in any way hinder the service technician's access to the control panel, gas pipes, and water pipes. The material from which the construction is made is also of great importance. Due to the specific nature of the installation, only fireproof and non-flammable materials may be used.