Scan DSA 12 Double-Sided Wood Burning Fireplace Insert

Scan DSA 12 Double-Sided Wood Burning Fireplace Insert — Living Art on the Wall

Some fireplace inserts heat a room. The Scan DSA 12 double-sided wood burning fireplace insert redefines it. Glass on both sides of the firebox creates a see-through flame picture that you can enjoy from two directions at once — turning the fireplace into a genuine architectural feature rather than simply a heat source. Whether you plan to use it as a room divider in an open-plan space or as a dramatic centrepiece in a through-wall installation, the DSA 12 delivers an effect that very few inserts on the market come close to matching.

A Truly Unique Flame Experience

The double-sided glazing is, of course, the first thing you notice about the Scan DSA 12. Both faces of the firebox carry glass, so the flames become visible from either side of the wall at the same time. Because of this, the fire works beautifully in open-plan living spaces — a kitchen, a dining area, and a sitting room can all share the same flame view without anyone losing out. That kind of versatility is rare, and it makes the DSA 12 a genuinely different proposition from every other insert in the Scan range.

Scan kept the design deliberately restrained so that the fire always takes centre stage. As a result, the frame never competes with the flames, and the overall impression is one of something carefully planned rather than simply installed. This is a fireplace you design a room around.

Serious Performance to Match the Spectacle

Alongside its visual impact, the Scan DSA 12 delivers strong, reliable heat. It produces a nominal output of 9.0kW and heats spaces of up to 180m², so it suits the larger, open-plan environments where it tends to work best. Moreover, its efficiency rating of 80% means you draw consistent warmth from every load of logs you put in. Clean Burn technology keeps combustion thorough from start to finish, so you waste less wood and get more heat from every session.

In terms of emissions, the DSA 12 sits comfortably within Ecodesign standards. CO emissions come in at 0.09%, and dust particle emissions sit at 31 mg/Nm³. On top of that, it supports closed combustion and includes both an external air intake and an integrated ash solution — practical touches that make day-to-day use much easier, especially given the size of the unit.

Designed for New Builds and Ambitious Renovations

Because the DSA 12 needs a through-wall installation, it works best in new build projects and large-scale renovation schemes where you can plan the fireplace position from the start. At 210kg and nearly a metre tall, it is a substantial piece of kit, so good professional planning makes a real difference. Unlike most inserts in the range, it offers a top-exit flue only — so factor that in early when you design the chimney or flue system, and your installer will thank you for it.

To find out more about what a professional installation involves from start to finish, visit our installation process page. For full technical documentation directly from the manufacturer, visit the official Scan DSA 12 product page.