Beams
Choose the beam with the stove and opening
Oak, natural stone and the non-combustible Inglebeam create different proportions and place different demands on the wall and fireplace design. Compare the material first, then confirm the dimensions, fixing method and appliance clearances before ordering.
Choose your beam
Three ways to finish the opening
Oak beams
Solid oak with three listed styles, nine finishes and dimensions confirmed for the opening.
Explore oak beams →Stone beams
Natural stone for a more architectural beam, measured with the wall, opening and fixing detail.
Explore stone beams →Non-combustible
The Inglebeam gives an oak-effect profile in a non-combustible manufactured material.
Explore the Inglebeam →Choosing well
Compare material, clearance and fixing
Solid oak carries natural grain and variation, with three listed styles and nine finish choices. Because it is combustible, its position is governed by the selected stove’s instructions and the wider fireplace construction, not appearance alone.
The Inglebeam is a manufactured non-combustible option with an oak-effect surface. It can widen the design choices where a real timber beam cannot meet the required position, but its own installation guidance still has to be followed.
A natural stone beam changes both the visual weight and the physical load at the wall. Its support and edge details are resolved with the measured opening; a stone label alone does not define the complete fireplace build-up.
Fixing is part of the specification. The beam weight, projection, wall construction and concealed support all need to be known before the final dimensions are approved. A decorative photograph cannot confirm that an existing wall or bracket arrangement is suitable.
Treat the beam as one element of the chamber, hearth andstove composition. If the advertised home survey is available for the project, that is where the current samples, proportions and installation limits are checked together.
Registration check
Verify Our HETAS Details Before Booking
When booking your stove installation with The Fireplace & Stove Co (TFS) or any installer, verifying registration details through the official HETAS directory ensures your project is fully compliant:
- Verify Business & Installer Status: Search the official HETAS online register to confirm that both the business and the individual attending engineer hold active, current registrations.
- Check Work Categories: Ensure the installer is specifically registered for your required work type (e.g., dry solid fuel appliance installation, internal twin-wall flue systems, or flexible chimney relining).
- Confirm Building Control Route: Work completed by a HETAS-registered competent person allows for self-certification under Building Regulations, saving you the time and expense of applying directly to your local council's Building Control department. If any part of the project falls outside their registered scope, a separate Building Control application must be arranged before work begins.
Common questions
Beams, answered plainly
Can a solid oak beam be fitted above a stove?
Only where the chosen appliance instructions and the complete fireplace design allow the required distance from combustible material. The survey checks the proposed beam position; a non-combustible alternative may be needed where the available clearance is smaller.
How is the beam size selected?
The opening width, desired projection and fixing structure are measured together. Oak and stone options can be quoted to the project dimensions, while the Inglebeam page lists its current standard widths and bespoke option.
Can I ask for a beam without a complete stove installation?
Ask the showroom with the beam type, dimensions, wall construction and intended appliance. Supply and fitting need to be confirmed for the particular product and project rather than assumed from a generic beam listing.
How should I choose a finish?
Compare physical samples beside the hearth, chamber, wall colour and stove. Oak has nine listed finish options; the Inglebeam has light, medium and dark oak effects plus a stone finish. Screen colour is only a guide.
Home-survey enquiry
Services & Coverage
- Free Home Survey: Homeowners can call 07828 576002 with their postcode and project outline to check availability, discuss technical requirements, and arrange an initial site visit.
- HETAS Certification: TFS solid-fuel installations are HETAS registered. Clients should verify the current business status, individual installer, and registered work categories on the official HETAS registry prior to booking.
- Service Area: Published installation coverage includes Lichfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Aldridge, Solihull, Wolverhampton, Burton upon Trent, Stafford, and Derby (all subject to postcode confirmation).
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