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There’s nothing like the ambiance and comfort of a real fire, but decades of reliance on central heating seem to have left some gaps in our understanding of fire safety. I’ve seen too many news stories about house fires which started because ash from an open fire or woodburner wasn’t disposed of safely. Many people don’t realise how dangerous hot ashes can be, assuming the risk of fire disappears as the flames die down. However, even when it looks as though the fire is dead embers can stay hot enough to start a fire for several days afterwards.
Fireplaces provide a comfortable gathering place for family and friends, they provide heat and light and they make a room look beautiful. That is why it is important to have the right fireplace design for your home.
Working in the fireplace industry there are certain facts about fireplaces we tend to see as so obvious, that they don’t need to be explained. Every so often someone asks an unexpected question, which of course makes us wonder how many other people are unsure about the same thing.
At this time of year chatter among seasoned wood burning fireplace users turns to firewood, with everybody talking about whether they have enough stockpiled for the winter. If you’re new to wood fired heating or planning to get your first open fireplace this year you may not be thinking about your fuel supply yet, but we recommend you start thinking about firewood well before you need it.
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