South Africans love to braai. We will come up with various excuses and reasons to get together around an open fire and socialise around the process of preparing and cooking food over the fire. If you want to invest in a built-in braai for your home, Home Fires is your first choice. We have a sensible variety that gives you the means to pick your perfect braai.

If you do not have an idea where you want to install your built-in braai or how to evaluate various potential spaces, this article is for you. Today, we discuss these elements that must be considered beforehand, as it can save you ample amounts of time and money during the installation process of your built-in braai at home.

How Do I Identify the Ideal Spot to Install My New Built-In Braai at Home?

• Consider the Weather Elements: You want to install your built-in braai in a location where the weather plays a minimal role. Such a spot should be sheltered from wind and rain to limit or prevent the generated smoke from being blown into the house and the fire from being extinguished during heavy rainfall. Roofed patios and verandas make for ideal locations, allowing you to braai whenever you want to.
• Consider Existing Structures: If your home has a Lapa with a chimney, it can be the ideal spot for you to install your braai. This also applies to any other brick-masoned wall cavities in your home. If there is no need to construct such a frame, you can always save time and money when installing your built-in braai.

• Consider Proximity and Available Space: To help you identify the ideal spot for your braai, you should always consider its proximity to the kitchen, as well as the amount of foot traffic. You do not want your braai to be in the way or cause an obstruction while it is being used. Although most of our built-in braais have doors that close the unit while not in use, you should always consider the available space when it is in use. Not only do you want enough room to stand in front of the braai, but you also want enough room for people to freely move around you while you are using your braai.

Home Fires is your answer to a wide variety of built-in braais for your home in South Africa. Please browse our website for details on our available braais and contact us directly if you want to place a special order or inquire about one of our units. Bring out the best in your home with Home Fires by your side.