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| Weight | 120 kg |
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| Dimensions | 158 × 25.4 × 122 cm |
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Reclaimed Welsh Slate Fire Surround- Requires Refurb
£120.00 Excl. VAT
Reclaimed Welsh Slate Fire Surround- Requires Refurb (Sold as seen)
This reclaimed Welsh slate fire surround offers an exceptional restoration opportunity for heritage homeowners and period property developers alike. Due to construction methods, this fire surround requires extensive refurbishment before achieving safe residential use. Professional refurbishment services are highly recommended.
Dimensions- W62″ x D10″ x H48″ (W158cm x D25.4cm x H122cm)
Please note, due to the nature of production, the age of the items and process of reclamation, there are likely to be imperfections and wear marks.
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Description
Reclaimed Welsh Slate Fire Surround- Requires Refurb (Sold as seen)
This reclaimed Welsh slate fire surround offers an exceptional restoration opportunity for heritage homeowners and period property developers alike. Slate is a dense, fine-grained metamorphic rock formed through intense geological heat and pressure. Welsh slate yields significant structural benefits because it provides the highest durability and lowest water absorption rates worldwide. These natural attributes make it an ideal material for crafting fireplace architecture. The non-combustible composition delivers excellent thermal resistance, allowing the stone to withstand continuous exposure to intense heat without cracking or degrading over time.
As with all traditional slate hearth structures, this Welsh slate piece features a multi-section construction. Some individual panels show expected signs of historical damage, though the overall architectural layout remains entirely complete. At some point in the past, previous owners painted the surface, and this layer is now flaking away. In several areas, the peeling topcoat reveals the underlying primer. Therefore, a buyer must remove these superficial layers to uncover the full natural splendour of the deep slate tones.
What Refurbishment is Required?
Due to early construction methods, this reclaimed Welsh slate fire surround requires extensive refurbishment before achieving safe residential use. We currently store this reclaimed Welsh slate fire surround in separate component sections within the dedicated fireplace barn here at Watling Reclamation. The structural nature of the piece requires precise reassembly by an experienced technician. Professional restoration workshops like RPS Fireplaces or Fireplace Restoration possess the specialised tools needed to rebuild this material safely. Please note we provide these specialist business links strictly as a helpful resource rather than a formal endorsement.
Choosing a reclaimed Welsh slate fire surround provides substantial environmental and character benefits compared to buying new reproductions. This unique reclaimed Welsh slate fire surround preserves historical craftsmanship while reducing your project’s carbon footprint. It delivers a striking focal point, ensuring your installation remains true to traditional British architectural history.
In addition, to complete the slate installation, consider use of our American pool table slates as a hearth stone. A cutting service is available at an extra cost.
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Technical Specifications & Quick-Facts
* Material:** 100% Authentic Natural Welsh Slate.
* Component Type:** Antique multi-section fire surround.
* Current Condition:** Salvaged, requiring full paint stripping, deep cleaning, and structural refurbishment.
* Storage Location:** Fireplace Barn at Watling Reclamation, Towcester, Northamptonshire.
* Assembly Requirements:** Requires professional technician assembly. (For assistance, consider trade specialists like `rpsfireplaces.co.uk` or `fireplacerestoration.co.uk`).
