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Top Tips for Choosing a Built In Fireplace
If you have been daydreaming about adding a modern built in fireplace to your home, you may be wondering how to choose a style that flawlessly integrates into your space. Whether used in the living room, dining room, bedroom or even a bathroom or kitchen, this type of wood burning […]
Enclosed free-standing fireplace
Although in many installs free-standing fireplaces are installed in open spaces where they are exposed. They can also be a great feature in a home when installed in an existing opening. One of our customers decided to replace his open fireplace with one of our free-standing Deluxe E fireplace. As […]
How Do Closed Combustion Fireplaces Differ from Open Fireplaces?
If you’re in the market for a fireplace, you may be wondering whether it is best to go with a closed combustion fireplace or an open fireplace. Aside from the obvious differences such as design, many are unsure what the difference is between these two in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness […]
Steel vs. Cast Iron Wood Burning Stoves
Until recent years, cast iron was the only choice available for wood burning stoves. Today however, homeowners are blessed with a wider variety of stove options than ever before. Both cast iron and steel stoves have advantages and disadvantages, from their appearance to their heating ability, longevity and price. Which […]
Free-standing fireplace installation in Stellenbosch
One of our free-standing installs was on a winery farm house just outside the city. The install was done in a span of two months since the house was under construction. The unit was to be installed on the bottom floor of a double storey mansion. We drilled through the slab […]
Fireplace in new Newlands house
After the enquiry we met the building team on site and discussed how the unit was to be installed while they were still busy with the brickwork. We gave them specifications on how we wanted the stand to be built thus with an opening in the middle for oxygen supply […]
Built-In vs Freestanding Wood Burning Stoves
The two primary choices for wood burning stoves include freestanding and built-in. Both of these fireplaces offer a number of advantages, from cost-effective heating all the way to visual appeal. Deciding on which option is right for your home comes down to a number of factors. Some prefer the look […]
5 Reasons to Invest in a Wood Burning Fireplace in 2017
With a brand new year around the corner, 2017 is a good time to invest in that wood burning fireplace you have always wanted for your home. Wood stoves are proven to provide a cost-effective heating solution for your home during the winter months. Even during the times that they […]
Closed combustion fireplace in Rondebosch
Due to inefficiency of open fireplaces, most people are getting to replace them with closed combustion fireplaces which are highly efficient and safer to use. One of Hydrofire’s units is the Orleans which has a flat top thus making it possible to fit in limited spaces and still gives adequate […]
DIY Firewood Storage Ideas
One of the biggest factors in how well your wood burning fireplace performs is the quality and dryness of the wood. The problem is that most South Africans buy their wood in the winter, after the wet season has begun. Most supermarkets and firewood sellers do not store their wood […]