Most homes used to have a built-in fireplace before the days of electricity, lights, and electrical heaters/air conditioners. However, we live in a country that has its own unique set of challenges, one of which is maintaining a power grid that seems to be unreliable at best. This opens the door to the return of the built-in fireplace, although most people might view it as a luxury addition to their homes.
Let’s discuss some key elements that a built-in fireplace can add to your home.
Creating a Hearth in Your Home
A hearth describes the area in front of a burning fire – where the fire creates an unmistakable atmosphere of relaxation and warmth. When coming home after a long day at work, you want an area in your home where you can just kick back and unwind from all the stress and pressure of modern-day life. With a built-in fireplace, you can create a welcoming hearth in your home to enjoy whenever you want to.
Efficient Heat Generation
The primary function of a built-in fireplace is to generate heat for the room in which it is installed. Usually, such a room is larger than the rest of the rooms in the house. Living rooms and verandas make for excellent examples of ideal places to install a built-in fireplace. It is always wise to consider the ventilation in such a room as well, even if you install a closed slow-combustion fireplace.
With access to a built-in fireplace, you can generate heat without relying on electricity. This gives you an advantage during the colder Winter months, when the power grid fails, or when loadshedding kicks in.
Functional and Aesthetically Pleasing
A built-in fireplace can serve as an aesthetic addition to your home as well. We offer a variety to choose from – ranging from conventional open fireplaces to closed slow-combustion options. We also sell vent-free gas built-in fireplaces that can add a modernistic aesthetic element to your home. These fireplaces are available with a variety of options when it comes to gas grates. These options include Real-Fyre gas log sets that imitate the look of a wooden fire.
Home Fires is your all-inclusive answer to built-in fireplaces for your home in South Africa. Please browse our website for more info on our available options and place your order with us today. Enjoy all the benefits of a built-in fireplace for your home with Home Fires on your side.