A breath of fresh air in the firebox

When the fireplace is getting on in years, a new cassette ensures greater efficiency and safety - without any rebuilding chaos.

The fireplace - often the heart of a living room - provides cozy warmth and a cozy ambience. However, many open fireplaces no longer meet current environmental and safety standards or show clear signs of wear after years of use. Replacing them seems costly, but is that true? No, we'll show you an extremely
No, we'll show you an extremely practical solution that is also dirt and dust-free: a custom-made fireplace cassette offers the opportunity to bring the existing fireplace up to date both visually and technically - with a perfect fit, efficiently and without major conversion work. How does the replacement actually work? What are the advantages of a custom-made cassette? What design options are there? We spoke to Martin Bauer (Head of Marketing & Sales) at Spartherm and got answers to the most important questions about replacing and customizing fireplace cassettes.

In your opinion, what advantages does a custom-made fireplace cassette offer over a standard model?

Custom-made fireplace cassettes offer an efficient way to optimize the energy efficiency of an open fireplace. They fit seamlessly into the existing fireplace and look like a complete solution planned from the outset. A layman would never think that an open fireplace had once stood there. This preserves the original character of the fireplace while optimizing efficiency and performance. As the combustion chamber is utilized precisely, the combustion output increases compared to a standard cassette. The costs are only slightly higher - often less than 20 % - than those of a standard cassette.

What is the step-by-step process for replacing an old fireplace cassette?

Replacement is easier than many people think: good planning and good measurements are half the battle. That's why the stove builder measures the firebox opening on site, notes any special shapes and plans the fireplace cassette - after the chimney sweep has approved the installation of the cassette. On the basis of this data, the stove construction company requests the special design from our relevant department. We supply the technical drawing and manufacture the cassette after approval. Installation is quite straightforward: The cassette is pushed into the open combustion chamber and sealed. This usually takes no longer than half a day
half a day and is almost mess-free, as no chiselling work is required.

What design options do customers have with a custom-made product?

Our customers have many design options, but the first decisive factor is the design of the open fireplace: Is it a front cassette? Or is it a two-sided, three-sided, round or prismatic fireplace? The basic shape is determined accordingly. The size of the viewing window or special door mechanisms can also be
can also be customized so that the fireplace cassette perfectly matches the style of your home. Technically, there are almost no limits. Our customization team can implement almost anything our customers want!

What technical or legal requirements must be taken into account for a custom-made product?

Custom-made cassettes are special designs that must be agreed in advance with the district chimney sweep. What simplifies the approval process is that all versions of the made-to-measure cassettes are further developments of a tested standard cassette - adapted to specific requirements. For users, this means that they receive maximum safety, quality and compatibility - with a customized design. Want more details? With pleasure! If you have any questions or require further information on customized cassettes, we will be happy to help you.

Martin Bauer

Marketing & Sales Management