There are many homes in South Africa that still have a classic wall cavity and chimney where a traditional open fireplace once was used. If you live in such a home and you want to revive the fireplace, Home Fires is your first choice.
We sell a variety of open fireplaces that include built-in, single-sided, double-sided, and freestanding units to choose from. We also sell a variety of installation accessories that go along perfectly with these fireplaces. Our accessories include flue pipes for ventilation, as well as cowl bases and tops. Now, you have everything that you need from a single supplier and distributor to revive the traditional method of generating heat in your home.
Open Fireplaces: Essentials Before Buying
- Matching the Fireplace’s Heat Generation and Output with the Room Volume
It is crucial to measure the room in which you want to install your open fireplace in. By measuring its length, width, and height, you can calculate the volume of the room and match it with an open fireplace that can generate heat accordingly. For safety reasons, you should not exceed the room volume value when buying your fireplace.
- Taking the Necessary Safety Precautions
Since you will be installing an open fireplace, you must always consider that such a fireplace can produce sporadic embers and sparks that could set fire to combustible materials in its vicinity. As a result, it is smart to identify and relocate any furniture or materials, such as rugs, that could catch fire from an ember or spark.
- Ensuring Safe and Workable Ventilation
First, it is not recommended to install an open fireplace in a room that has poor ventilation. Second, you should always keep in mind that such a fireplace requires dedicated ventilation solutions. Built-in units are easier to ventilate, as wall cavities usually have vertical chimneys. However, if you want to install a freestanding unit, that unit must be vented through the roof or a sidewall with accommodating flue pipes.
- Fireplace Maintenance
An open fireplace is exposed to the elements surrounding the fireplace. Therefore, it is crucial to maintain and clean your fireplace regularly. This will prevent unwanted materials from remaining in the fireplace after use, as well as prolonging the interior of the fireplace to limit and reduce deterioration over time.
Home Fires is your answer to a traditional open fireplace for your home in South Africa. Please browse our website if you want more info on our available selection and contact us today with any inquiries. Turn your house into a home with Home Fires on your side.
