Thursday 20 November 2014

A Thermo vent Convector log burning fire is long lasting

Log burning fires are making a comeback. They can complement any style of room giving a retro edge to a contemporary style or fitting in beautifully to a vintage themed room. Log burning fires come in a range of styles and sizes so you can choose one that fits perfectly in your property. 

Modern log burning fires are much more efficient that traditional open grate fires. This is because in an old-fashioned style fireplace a considerable amount of heat can be lost up the chimney. Older style fires also often suffer from smoking problems which deter homeowners from making the best use of their fireplace. A modern log burning fire can eliminate these problems and make your fireplace a beautiful and useful room feature. 

It is hard to beat the image of a cosy log burning fire with the sound of crackling wood and the glow of the flames. A Thermovent Convector log burning fire is long lasting, attractive and increases the amount of heat released into the room so everyone can enjoy the warmth of the fire. These types of fires also have a baffle plate to enable an element of control of how much heat the fire emits. This would be impossible with a traditional open fire. 

As well as being a beautiful feature in your room, it is an added bonus that having a log burning fire is also good for our environment. If you are looking for a carbon neutral alternative to heat your home a log burning fire is the ideal solution. Wood is a biomass fuel meaning that it emits the same amount of carbon on being burned that it absorbed during its growth process. If the wood had been left to rot it would still have released the same amount of carbon as it does burning it and therefore it is practically carbon neutral. In comparison with traditional home heating methods, this represents a more environmentally friendly way to supply your home with heat. 

You can choose from a range of canopies for your log burning fire in different styles and fashioned from different materials. Select from different metals to create a totally different look. Add a grate front in a complementary style along with dog irons and you will have designed a practical fireplace that will really get people talking about your room. 

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Monday 17 November 2014

Most important characteristics of the Dog Grates more suitable option

Many homeowners are keen to create a traditional open fireplace in their living space, designing an attractive feature which gives irresistible appeal to any room. One of the most important characteristics of the fireplace is the type of fireside furniture and grate which is selected for the hearth and fire space. Not only does the grate and tools for fire management play a key role in the performance of the fire once lit, they also provide plenty of visual interest and help to suggest a particular historical period, type of house or favoured style. Read on to discover how the winning combination of dog irons (andirons) and a grate can utterly transform your fireplace. 

Traditional Fireplace Furniture 

Dog irons have been used for hundreds of years to hold logs securely in place whilst they were burning. In days gone by they might also have benefited from spit attachments, enabling a spit or cauldron to be located above the heat in order to prepare food. The grate is a relatively recent invention, which became popular when coal began to replace wood as the primary source of domestic fuel. Today it’s possible to buy a selection of dog grates, which combine dog irons (andirons) and a grate into a single, spectacular fireplace item. 

A Range of Styles and Colours

If you are considering a dog grate largely for ornamental purposes, it’s possible to find designs which feature andirons finished in brass or other bright metals. Correctly maintained, these provide a beautiful, burnished accent which adds warmth and nostalgia to your home. If your fireplace is intended to be functional, a dog grate made from iron or some other dark metal, which won’t require constant cleaning to remove soot and ash, is probably a more suitable option. Dog grates can be sized to fit fireplaces of varying dimensions and there are also options to have the dog irons located on the hearth or in the fireplace itself. 

Excellent Performance

The main function of both dog irons and a grate is to lift the fuel from the fireplace floor, enhancing air flow to promote effective burning and therefore heat generation. Take care here if you burn mainly wood as the additional air from underneath a grate may mean you burn much more wood than you need to. Solid based are better for wood but a grate is a must have for coal. A well-made dog grate not only looks fantastic, it also ensures that your fuel burns properly, minimizing the need for continual poking and stoking. Dog grates can accommodate coal or wood fuels, giving you plenty heating options. The ultimate in open fire performance are what are known as Convector fires. These fires are a modern take on the traditional fire grate etc but they have been refined to offer significantly increased performance (up to 5 times greater) and distribute that heat around the room much more effectively. 

All our convector fires are hand crafted, demonstrating exemplary build quality and giving you a product which will last for decades. Drawing on inspiration from a wide variety of historical sources to ensure each of our open fires showcases the very best period features. We can create an item which is historically accurate for a particular era, (what better for a period home than period fireplace furniture?), or provide more generic designs which complement a range of décors. Offering warmth, comfort and plenty of irresistible visual appeal, why not invest in a Convecting open fire to give your interior space timeless charm?

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