Installation & Safety

Looking for expert information on how to fit a fireplace at home? You’ve come to the right place. Here at Direct Fireplaces we have a wealth of fireplace installation articles jam-packed with tips and advice to help you do a professional and safe job. Whether you need to know how to install a gas or electric fire, or you want advice on choosing the right fireplace installer, we have plenty of essential insight thanks to our many years in the industry - and we’re adding to it all the time, so keep checking back regularly for more fireplace installation advice so you can fit a fire at home with minimum effort.

  1. Fireplaces & Carbon Monoxide - What You Need To Know

    Fireplaces & Carbon Monoxide - What You Need To Know
    Note: This article is purely for informational purposes. For medical advice, speak to your doctor, and for safety advice, please contact a professional health and safety organisation such as the HSE. If you’ve looked into installing a new fireplace or wood burner in your home, then chances are you’ve probably come across the subject of […]
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  2. Finding A Qualified Fireplace Installer

    Finding A Qualified Fireplace Installer
    Installing a fireplace is an exciting but thorough process: from discovering the most efficient fuel type for your home, landing on the picture-perfect surround to finally getting the suite installed safely. It’s something that needs a considered approach. For those crucial final phases, in particular, you’ll need the assistance of a registered professional fitter - […]
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  3. How To Clean Marble Fireplaces & Surrounds

    How To Clean Marble Fireplaces & Surrounds
    Marble fireplaces are a little bit special. They’ve been used for hundreds of years to provide a focal point of a room, and they’re just as popular now as they’ve ever been. Marble is a very durable material, but it’s porous and can be susceptible to staining, particularly from acidic materials. As such, it’s important […]
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  4. Fireplace Safety Tips & Advice - Gas, Electric & Wood Fires

    Fireplace Safety Tips & Advice - Gas, Electric & Wood Fires
    Having a fireplace in your home is wonderful, being able to curl up in the warm when it’s cold outside - however, there are certain safety aspects that you need to be aware of. Most of the time, you won’t have to worry about fireplace safety as some of it is common sense, and the […]
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  5. How To Install An Electric Fire At Home

    How To Install An Electric Fire At Home
    If you’re installing an electric fireplace, it’s important that it’s done safely and professionally - not only will this make sure it looks great, but it’ll also ensure it’s safe and works efficiently. Unlike gas and solid fuel, it’s not as important that electric fires are fitted by an engineer, and so it’s perfectly possible […]
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  6. How To Have A Gas Fire Without A Chimney or Flue

    How To Have A Gas Fire Without A Chimney or Flue
    So you want a gas fire but don’t have a chimney or flue. What are your options? Well, check out the following options for a gas fire without chimney: Flueless gas fire Balanced flue gas fire Powerflue gas fire So what’s the difference and which one is best for you? Flueless Gas Fires As the […]
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