Kendrick Homes is a builder of luxury houses based in Walsall, West Midlands. Established for over 130 years, the company prides itself on its craftsmanship and skill in creating both individual and desirable properties throughout the UK.
DRU Fires is a leading European manufacturer of contemporary gas, electric and wood-burning fires. The company was established in 1754 and is a pioneer of fireplace technology, having invented the balanced flue system in the 1930s.
Kendrick selected DRU gas fires for ‘The Ridings’, a development of nine individually designed executive properties in the much sought-after commuter village of Balsall Common, which is situated close to Birmingham and Coventry.
DRU Metro 100XT frameless gas fires are situated in six of the properties, with the other three having DRU Global 70XT models in classic limestone fire surrounds. Both fires are balanced flue models, which are well suited to properties of this kind. They do not require a chimney and are easy to install against an outside facing wall using a false chimneybreast.
The fires have substantial heat outputs of 7 kW, enough for a larger than average living room. Their glass-fronted contemporary appearances are in keeping with styles of the properties. They feature impressive and realistic log fire displays and are operated by remote control.
Finally, the efficiency rating of the DRU fires at over 75% is a major contributory factor in helping the homes to achieve Grade A Energy Performance Certificates, an essential requirement for all new homes in the 21st century. This puts them at the top end of the scale for high efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions, which, as well as making economic sense, also helps to reduce the effects of climate change.
The fires were installed by The Fire Place, a Lichfield-based fireplace retailer and consultancy that specialises in modern fires for contemporary and traditional properties. Its proprietor, Russell Bailey has many years of experience in fireplace design and installation, and a longstanding association with Kendrick Homes.
If you are a house builder interested in specifying gas fires or wood stoves, please contact our technical support team or call 0161 793 8700