The Contura i4 Modern fireplace insert is a compact 4 kW inset fire designed to update an older fireplace with a cleaner, more minimal look. With its stripped-back styling, generous glass and easy-fit convection box design, it is made for customers who want a neater, more contemporary built-in fire without overcomplicating the installation.
A key strength of this model is how easily it lends itself to fireplace refurbishment. The product data specifically positions it as a way to give an old fireplace new life, which makes it particularly well suited to renovation work and existing chimney openings. The modern styling keeps the visual effect simple and understated, while the generous glass area helps the fire feel more open within the chamber. You can also choose between a 3-sided black or 4-sided black version, giving more flexibility depending on how the insert will sit within the opening and how much of the frame needs to be expressed.
The technical design is focused on practical fitting and ease of use. The insert consists of a convection box and a firebox, with the convection box designed to be easy to install, adjust and connect to the chimney. It can be connected either straight up or at a 45-degree angle diagonally backwards, which gives useful flexibility depending on the existing fireplace and flue arrangement. In use, Contura’s single control allows exact output regulation, while the removable handle can be taken off and set aside to keep it cool for the next refuelling.
Key Features:
- 4 kW fireplace insert
- Stripped-down modern design
- Generous glass area
- Choice of 3-sided or 4-sided black version
- Designed to revitalise older fireplaces
- 78% efficiency
- Maximum heating area of 90 m²
- Single control for precise output regulation
- Removable handle
- Convection box and firebox construction
- Chimney connection straight up or 45° diagonally backwards
- Top or rear chimney connection
- Available in black or grey
- Maximum log length of 25 cm
Expert Insight
This type of insert is particularly useful for fireplace renovations because it is designed to work neatly within an existing opening rather than forcing a full rebuild. The choice between 3-sided and 4-sided versions also matters in practice, as it affects how the insert finishes against the opening and whether more or less of the frame remains visible.
The convection box design is another important detail. On retrofit jobs, ease of adjustment and connection can make a real difference, especially where the chimney position or opening is not perfectly straightforward.
Suitability
The Contura i4 Modern is well suited to fireplace refurbishments, smaller living spaces and interiors where a cleaner, more contemporary inset look is preferred. It is a strong choice for customers who want to modernise an existing fireplace with a compact insert that is practical to fit and simple to use.
Installation / Technical Notes
This insert measures 590 mm high, 490 mm wide and 350 mm deep, with a net weight of 71 kg. It delivers 4 kW output, 78% efficiency and a maximum heating area of 90 m². It takes logs up to 25 cm in length and allows chimney connection either straight up or at a 45° angle diagonally backwards.
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