It’s the burning question that more and more people are asking these days – should you have a fireplace or a wood burner? Fireplaces are obviously the more traditional option, but wood burners and multi fuel stoves are becoming very popular. However, there are several things to consider before you take the plunge and decide […]

We think that electric fires sometimes get a bit of a bad press. Some of them might not have the same authenticity of a gas fire or solid fuel fire, but the fact remains that electric fireplaces are easiest and cheapest options available to people who want a fire in their home. If you’re considering […]

We deal with fires and fireplaces every day and sometimes we get carried away with the jargon and terminology. Our glossary is a list of the phrases and words that you will find on this site. We hope that this will help you understand a little more about the functions, types, styles and features of […]

When it comes to buying a fireplace there are many things to consider, from material choices and style options to fuel type and physical size. Which type of fuel should I choose? The first decision you need to make is fuel: there are three main choices gas, electric or solid Fuel. Although some fireplaces are […]

There's nothing quite like coming home to the inviting glow of a real fire but before you rush out and buy a new fireplace, it's worth checking a few things first to make sure you can have one. Firstly, you need a proper Class 1 chimney. It's pretty easy to tell as you'll have a […]

Having an adequate chimney for your fireplace plays a vital role in the success of a good burning fire. A chimney has two primary functions - first, to carry undesirable combustion, also known as smoke, out of the house and second, to provide the draft that feeds air to the fire to keep it burning. […]

On a cold day, a fire is the perfect focal point for quiet conversation, reading a good book or a little romance. In fact, when it comes right down to it, nothing quite matches the warmth and ambience of flickering flames in a fireplace. But what if your home doesn't have one? Take hearth! New […]

Fireplace Surrounds and Mantels are the decorative fasciae that fit to the wall and surround the actual fire. They come in an extensive range of styles, sizes and materials and make an attractive focal point in your room. Although they briefly fell out of favour with people removing them from period properties, they are now […]

Many people have never even heard of a fireplace rug but you can be assured that if you are going to burn either a wood burning fireplace or stove, unless you have an extended hearth, you should have a fireplace rug. Many wood-burning fireplaces have granite hearths or brick hearths that extend out in front of […]

Solid Fuel vs Electric vs Gas Fireplaces Is there anything better than a roaring fire on a cold, dark night? Since the dawn of time, people have huddled around the warming glow of crackling flames - and the appeal has been undiminished by the advent of central heating. A recent study by Christopher Dana Lynn, an […]