by Mr. Gas Fires | Nov 21, 2019 | Blog
A grate or hearth at the base of a chimney is defined as a fireplace. The construction is generally made of stone, brick, or metal, and designed to surround a fire. In days gone by fireplaces were used for cooking, heating water for bathing and laundry, and warming...
by Mr. Gas Fires | Oct 7, 2019 | Blog
A gas fire is a handy way to add warmth to your home – with a simple switch on mechanisms for instant heat. They can be installed in an open fireplace, wall-mounted, or freestanding. And come with a choice of balanced flue or flueless for homes without a chimney....
by Mr. Gas Fires | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog
A flue is a duct or channel for conveying heat – ensuring that smoke and waste products produced by a gas fire or heater are directed safely to the outdoors. The ductwork that runs from the firebox to the top of the chimney draws the lighter exhaust gases and ash...
by Mr. Gas Fires | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog
Very few homes these days are built with a chimney and an old-style stack that rises above the roofline. These chimneys with conventional flues rely on the natural circulation of hot air to expel combustion products up the chimney. And can work with glass-fronted or...
by Mr. Gas Fires | Jul 10, 2019 | Blog
To make your house homely, there’s nothing like a real fireplace. It’s no surprise that homeowners love them, in fact, the presence of one can make a house more desirable on the property market and add to its value too. Since burning wood or coal is...
by Mr. Gas Fires | May 10, 2019 | Blog
Electric fires have many benefits – from not producing smoke or fumes to requiring little maintenance. And they’re an effective and energy efficient way to heat your room. They also last a long time. With plenty of design choices and easy installation, you can update...