Description
The Carbel RI-70 V-board gives you the look of a built-in fireplace without the cost and mess of building a full masonry chimney breast. It belongs to the Carbel RI line of metal-lined fireplaces, which are designed as inserts but finished and lined like a stove, so they can go into a room with far less building work.
Carbel RI-70 Wood Fireplace Features
Less building, faster install
Because the RI-70 does not need to be embedded in brick, the job is quicker and the room is disrupted for less time. It suits a renovation, a new lounge or a home where you want a wall feature fire without a big build.
Heat by convection, with fans as an option
Warm air moves out of the casing and into the room, so the heat spreads further than with radiant heat alone. Optional fans can be added to push that warm air around a larger space or a long room.
Size and build
The firebox is mild steel in anthracite grey, weighs 85 kg and measures 42 x 74 x 58 cm. It takes a 150 mm flue from the top or the rear, which gives us more routes when planning the install.
Is the Carbel RI-70 right for your home?
Carbel rates this 12kW wood fireplace for about 115 m2. That suits a large lounge or an open-plan living and dining area. For smaller rooms, browse our other wall mounted fireplace options and we will help you compare.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team installs the RI-70 with the right 150 mm flue, cowl and flashing for the Cape wind and rain, and we finish the wall around it so it looks built in. See our fireplace installation service, or browse the full Carbel fireplace range.
Carbel RI-70 V-board FAQs
Does the RI-70 need a brick chimney?
No. It needs a 150 mm flue, not a brick chimney. That is the main benefit of the RI line: it avoids large masonry work while still looking like a fitted fireplace.
Can I add a fan later?
The fan system is an optional extra. Tell us before installation if you might want it, so we can plan power and placement, or ask us about adding it later.
Want a built-in look without the building work? Chat to our team about the RI-70 and we will plan the wall and flue with you.
