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Double Sided Fireplaces: Two Is Always Better Than One

Posted on April 21st, 2020 by marketing@sculptfireplaces.com.au

Double Sided Fireplaces: Two Is Always Better Than One

Two is always better than one, the same is true for Sculpt Fireplace Collection’s Double-Sided fireplaces! Double sided fireplaces are a favourite with designers for a very good reason, with so much more viewing space allowing dual areas to be heated and dazzled with dancing wood burning flames. It is also a great way to divide a large area into two and again enjoy the fireplace from both rooms.

Each of these uniquely hand-crafted double sided fireplaces are engineered using the latest technology, built with high quality materials and workmanship thus creating a product that provides an unforgettable blaze. The exceptional heating capacities produced by these products are expertly designed and tested specifically in compliance with all Australian regulations and requirements. These double-sided fireplaces can be installed into new and existing homes, allowing each project to be uniquely designed and styled.

Ranging in different sizes, features and finishes each Sculpt Double-Sided Fireplace helps to create a unique difference. They are all collaboratively handcrafted in two different styles from two different French townships by creative and passionate artisans, providing contemporary class and elegance to any home.

Seguin Multivision 8000

The smallest double-sided fireplace in the Sculpt Fireplace Collection range is the stunning Seguin Multivision 8000. With a 690mm wide and 665mm high viewing space on both sides this natural wood heater is the only cast iron double-sided fireplace in the Seguin cast iron range! Crafted using only 100% pure cast iron, and boasting some of the thickest cast iron on the market, this fireplace is extremely hardy, durable and backed up with a 10-year firebox warranty. Hand crafted in Randan, France, this wood burner provides exceptional heating for such a small firebox, with up to 25.9kW* heat output and 150-200m2 heating capacity*, all whilst creating an unforgettable ambience. Giving you the option of having a lift door on one side to be able to enjoy as an open fire or a radiant heater when the lift door is closed.

Seguin Multivision 800 Double Sided

Axis i1000 Double Sided

The next double-sided fireplace in our range, the Axis i1000 (either in-built or freestanding), has an amazing heat output of up to18.7kW* and reaching up to 280* room heating capacity. The entirety of the Axis range is hand-crafted by French artisans in the Rhône-Alpes region of France in the mountainous township of Belley, where exceptional heating is required for extremely cold winters. Economically tested at 1.0g/kg in average emissions and a 62% average heating efficiency, due to the glass air wash system , DAFS system, additional airflow controls and the dual damper system. With a seamless and contemporarily minimal design, including swing doors, this double-sided fireplace is the perfect addition to any home, creating a warm and homely environment and a flawless feature. Available as a freestanding or with a zero-clearance kit for inbuilt installation.

Axis i1000 Double SIded Freestanding

Axis H1200 Double Sided

The next larger size in Sculpt’s Double-Sided Fireplace collection is the Axis H1200DS. This fireplace has an amazing heating capacity of up to 200m2* and a heat output of up to 20kW*, it practices the natural and inventive DAFS heating system to distribute heat around the home. The Axis H1200DS fireplace uses modern counterweight technology to provide a lifting door, allowing for easy loading of fuel and reduce airflow. Built with 60mm thick kiln fired bricks designed to retain heat for 10 hours.

Axis H1200 Double Sided Builtin Fireplace

Axis H1600 Double Sided

The second largest Double Sided Fireplace in this collection is the Axis H1600DS, with a 1300mm viewing area this fireplace provides luxurious ambience and comfort. This fireplace is handcrafted to perfection with solid hand pressed steel and 60mm kiln fired bricks, which are all included on the 10-year warranty policy. Heating up to 250m2* with a 25kW* heat output this fireplace provides radiant and convection heat and a stunning grand feature. With a rather similar design to the Axis H1200DS, this fireplace too has both lift and swing door capacities for maintenance purposes, the perfect fireplace to open up and roast marshmallows on a cold winter’s night!

Axis H1600 Double Sided Wood Fireplace - Sculpt Fireplace Collection

Axis H1600 XXL Double Sided

Our grandest and largest Double-Sided Fireplace, the Axis 1600XXL DS, is the largest double-sided fireplace in Australia and the southern hemisphere reaching an amazing 1.7-meter viewing space on both sides; this beautifully designed double-sided fireplace can be used as a central heating appliance and transfer the heat to other rooms in the house and make the most out of the generous heat output.

With such a large space, this luxury fireplace has phenomenal heat retention due to its high quality 60mm hand-assembled kiln fired bricks interlocking firebricks, allowing the fireplace to heat both rooms very quickly without any fan assistance. With up to 30kW* heat output, this stunning feature can heat up to 300m2*!

Axis H1600XXL Double Sided Fireplace

These outstanding double-sided wood heaters are the perfect addition to any home as they heat and provide for two stunning room features. Double the view, double the glamour with grand double sided fireplaces such as these.

 

** Heating capacities and heating outputs are tested against Australian heating regulations and requirements, these figures are tested to run most efficiently in 6 star rated homes**

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Installation, – when dreams become reality

Posted on May 20th, 2016 by Admin@Sculpt

The most important step of course, is choosing the design and positioning of your handmade fireplace. It’s then time to hand over to your let plumber or builder (check your states requirements on which professional you need) to turn your dreams into reality, by installing your Sculpt Fireplace Collection wood heater. The installation process can be difficult to wrap your head around and let’s face it, is quite boring to the average homeowner! At Sculpt Fireplaces we present every unit purchased with a pack containing all the relevant information needed to enjoy your chosen wood heater. We want your luxury fireplace to be enjoyed as soon as possible and with the greatest of ease so we do our utmost to take as much stress from the process from you and your installer as we can. All our Seguin and Axis units are not zero clearance (which means they cannot be installed into a combustible wall) and have specific requirements to comply to Australian & New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2918:2001. There’s an awful lot of tradey jargon and technical talk, so here’s a little outline of the installation process in pictures. You too can follow along with us…BlankWall

Installation process step one – laying the heel

It goes without saying that the hearth and installation be carried out by a qualified pro – what’s the point of tempting fate in your investment? The non-combustible base (hebel, for example) must be a minimum of 75mm thick.

Laying The Hebel

Sculpt Fireplaces Installation process Laying the hebel

Stainless steel framing – installation process step two.

If the unit is less than the distance to the clearance to combustibles (See product brochure for these distances) the non combustible surface must be continued up to a minimum height.

Building the metal frame

A steel stud is then built to the measurements of the units and must include internal clearance dimensions also. This can be a tricky calculation, but you basically take the unit dimensions and add the air gap (25mm minimum), the rockwool (30mm minimum) & the steel stud frame (51mm minimum).

Hanging the Rockwool – installation process step three.

Hanging The Rockwool

We use rockwool, the specifics of the product are; Rock R 350 pure alfoil faced, 1200 x 600 x 30. This will mean nothing to anyone but your builder, but our install team highly recommend using the foil facing rockwool to achieve a greater efficiency for the unit and heating output, it gives a better, cleaner finish when sealing with heat tape.

Supporting the Hebel – installation process step four.

Supporting The Hebel

In this particular install we have supported the hebel with steel supports as the hebel is not a solid, hard surface, it’s an added componenet to ensure the longevity of the masonry surround for a lifetime.

Inserting the unit – installation process step five.

Inserting The Unit

 

Ready To Close

Quality artisan craftsmanship comes with a hefty proviso, some of our Sculpt fireplaces can be as weighty as 530 kg’s!

Ready to close – installation process step six.

Building It In

This is the stage where the puzzle starts piecing itself together, the remaining steel framwork can be finalised, it’s been a pretty long process so you’ll be pleased to know at this stage there’s only a couple more step to go.

Fluing it up – installation process step seven.

Fluing It Up

The triple skin flue must be selaed

Install complete – installation process step eight.

Install Complete

The final stages are to repeat the earlier air gap measurement, rockwool layer, steel stud, and a heat resistant board on top. And hey presto, your Sculpt Fireplace is ready to become part of your grand interior. Following are a few things to remember for the install process.

  1. A minimum of 2 air grilles are to be positioned at either side of the masonry enclosure. These grilles must be a minimum of 300mm (w) x 100mm (h). And remember the more air to circulate, the better the draw, which means better heat transfer.
  2. Brickwork or the frame around the unit must occur after the unit is in situ
  3.  A steel frame is the only option for internal enclosure – no combustibles…This is quite an obvious thing really.
  4. All dimensions are based on minimum size and are in millimeters

Checklist for installation:

  1. Has there been a site inspection by a qualified person?
  2. Are standards and accreditations met?
  3. Have all equipment and products needed been ordered?
  4. Is my installer licensed for this particular product?

Check out Sculpt Fire Collection install manual here

Most importanly, please, please enjoy your perfect wood heater.

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Installation Process : When Dreams Become Reality

Posted on May 20th, 2016 by Xaniah Borja

The most important step of course, is choosing the design and positioning of your handmade fireplace. It’s then time to hand over to your let plumber or builder (check your states requirements on which professional you need) to turn your dreams into reality, by installing your Sculpt Fireplace Collection wood heater. The installation process can be difficult to wrap your head around and let’s face it, is quite boring to the average homeowner! At Sculpt Fireplaces we present every unit purchased with a pack containing all the relevant information needed to enjoy your chosen wood heater.

We want your luxury fireplace to be enjoyed as soon as possible and with the greatest of ease so we do our utmost to take as much stress from the process from you and your installer as we can. All our Seguin and Axis units are not zero clearance (which means they cannot be installed into a combustible wall) and have specific requirements to comply to Australian & New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2918:2001. There’s an awful lot of tradey jargon and technical talk, so here’s a little outline of the installation process in pictures. You too can follow along with us…

 

Step One : Laying The Hebel

It goes without saying that the hearth and installation be carried out by a qualified pro – what’s the point of tempting fate in your investment? The non-combustible base (hebel, for example) must be a minimum of 75mm thick.

Laying The Hebel

Sculpt Fireplaces Installation process Laying the hebel

Step Two : Stainless Steel Framing

If the unit is less than the distance to the clearance to combustibles (See product brochure for these distances) the non combustible surface must be continued up to a minimum height.

Building the metal frame

A steel stud is then built to the measurements of the units and must include internal clearance dimensions also. This can be a tricky calculation, but you basically take the unit dimensions and add the air gap (25mm minimum), the rockwool (30mm minimum) & the steel stud frame (51mm minimum).

Step Three : Hanging the Rockwool

Hanging The Rockwool

We use rockwool, the specifics of the product are; Rock R 350 pure alfoil faced, 1200 x 600 x 30. This will mean nothing to anyone but your builder, but our install team highly recommend using the foil facing rockwool to achieve a greater efficiency for the unit and heating output, it gives a better, cleaner finish when sealing with heat tape.

Step Four : Supporting the Hebel

Supporting The Hebel

In this particular install we have supported the hebel with steel supports as the hebel is not a solid, hard surface, it’s an added componenet to ensure the longevity of the masonry surround for a lifetime.

Step Five : Inserting The UnitInserting The Unit

Ready To Close

Quality artisan craftsmanship comes with a hefty proviso, some of our Sculpt fireplaces can be as weighty as 530 kg’s!

Step Six : Ready To Close

Building It In

This is the stage where the puzzle starts piecing itself together, the remaining steel framwork can be finalised, it’s been a pretty long process so you’ll be pleased to know at this stage there’s only a couple more step to go.

Step Seven : Fluing It Up

Fluing It Up

The triple skin flue must be sealed

Step Eight  Complete Enclosure

Install Complete

The final stages are to repeat the earlier air gap measurement, rockwool layer, steel stud, and a heat resistant board on top. And hey presto, your Sculpt Fireplace is ready to become part of your grand interior. Following are a few things to remember for the install process.

 

  1. A minimum of 2 air grilles are to be positioned at either side of the masonry enclosure. These grilles must be a minimum of 300mm (w) x 100mm (h). And remember the more air to circulate, the better the draw, which means better heat transfer.
  2. Brickwork or the frame around the unit must occur after the unit is in situ
  3.  A steel frame is the only option for internal enclosure – no combustibles…This is quite an obvious thing really.
  4. All dimensions are based on minimum size and are in millimetres

Checklist for installation:

  1. Has there been a site inspection by a qualified person?
  2. Are standards and accreditations met?
  3. Have all equipment and products needed been ordered?
  4. Is my installer licensed for this particular product?

Check out Sculpt Fire Collection install manual here

Most importantly, please, please enjoy your perfect wood heater.

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