South Africans love to braai and socialise around an open fire. Home Fires is your answer to a variety of built-in braais that will fit perfectly in your Lapa or veranda. These braais can also be installed indoors – within a wall cavity that is connected to a chimney.
Although most of us are familiar with the functions of a braai, there are several elements to consider when you want to buy and install a built-in unit at your home. Today, we look at these elements to ensure that you do not run into a proverbial roadblock when you install and/or use your braai at home.
Factors to Consider Before Buying and Installing a Built-In Braai
- Location and Surroundings: When you want to install a built-in braai, the first thing is to identify and establish the ideal location. The most convenient location for such a unit is an already existing wall cavity that has a connecting chimney. Moreover, you want this location to be sheltered – protecting it from the elements. You also want to remove any flammable materials from the vicinity, since sparks and embers from the fire can set these items on fire.
- Proper Ventilation: When talking about ventilation, it refers to both the built-in braai and the immediate surroundings. During a braai, the fire will generate smoke. Even though the majority will be vented through the vertical flue pipes, there will still be a certain amount that escapes the braai unit. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the room or area around the braai unit is properly ventilated.
- Accessibility and Braai Size: Once you have established the ideal location and sorted the ventilation, you want to assess the accessibility of your braai arrea before making your purchase. You should ensure that there is more than enough room in front of the intended installation area. This will allow for easy access from various angles. You should also measure the available space for your braai. This will determine your available options when browsing through our selection.
- A Professional Installation: Most of our built-in braais include touch-up paint and insulation material to ensure that you can install your braai professionally. This will also allow you to finish off and touch up the side skirts of the braai once it is installed.
Home Fires is your first choice when you want to buy a built-in braai for your home. Please browse our website for details and prices on our available stock and feel free to contact us directly with any inquiries. Get yourself a professional braai in 2025 with Home Fires on your side.
