With the seasons turning and Autumn in full swing, the time is ideal to buy and install a fireplace for your home. If you are in the market for a fireplace for sale in Gauteng, Home Fires is your first choice. We have a wide selection that covers open, closed slow-combustion, and vent-free gas fireplaces to choose from. Today, we focus on open fireplaces and the various elements and factors that you should consider before buying and installing such a unit for your home.

Where Do I Start?

When browsing open fireplaces for sale in Gauteng, you should consider the size of the room where you want to install your fireplace. You should also consider the ventilation requirements of such a room, as well as the fireplace’s proximity to flammable materials in the specific room. Once these elements are in place, you should consider the budget and costs that are involved with the installation. This includes ventilation installations as well. An open fireplace can be vented via flue pipes and/or a chimney. If your room does not have a wall cavity, you can always consider a freestanding unit instead.

Optimal Installations

1. Room Size: If you want an open fireplace for sale in Gauteng for your home, you must match the fireplace’s heating volume rating with the volume of the room that you want to install it in. Ideally, and for safety reasons, you want a fireplace that has a heating volume rating that is either exactly or a little below the volume of the room in which you want to install it. This will ensure a safe and efficient use of your fireplace.
2. Ventilation and Combustible Materials: Your room should be arranged to accommodate the fireplace. This means that no combustible materials should stand next to or in front of the fireplace. These items can include furniture, rugs, and wooden tables that could catch fire from an erratic char. You should also ensure that your room is properly vented, as well as your fireplace. With built-in units, they are usually vented through a connecting chimney. Freestanding units are vented via vertical flue pipes that can be routed through the ceiling or a side wall.

These are some of the basic elements that you should consider when you are in the market for an open fireplace for sale in Gauteng. If you want details on our range of fireplaces, feel free to browse our website for details and prices. Beat the loadshedding woes this Winter with a feasible alternative method of heat generation for your home.