Our Help Guides for fireplaces, fireplace surrounds, log burners, gas fires, and electric fires are comprehensive resources designed to assist homeowners and enthusiasts in navigating the world of indoor heating and ambiance.
These guides cover a wide range of topics, from selecting the perfect fireplace for one’s home to understanding the different types of fuels and their benefits.
They provide valuable insights into fireplace maintenance, safety practices, and installation tips, ensuring users can enjoy their heating appliances responsibly and efficiently.
Whether it’s learning about the latest trends in fireplace design or troubleshooting common issues, these Help Guides are indispensable companions for anyone looking to enhance their living space with the warmth and charm of a well-appointed fireplace.
A wood burning stove with a back boiler can heat your room, supply hot water and even power radiators. On paper, it sounds like an excellent way to make more use of your log burner. In practice, however, back boiler stoves can be expensive to install, difficult to control and more complicated to maintain than […]
Newman non combustible fireplace beams give the appearance of a traditional timber beam without introducing a combustible timber mantel close to a stove or fireplace. At Bonfire, we supply a range of non-combustible fireplace beams, including standard sizes and selected bespoke non-combustible fireplace beams. The method used to install the beam depends on the beam […]
Wood burning stoves and air source heat pumps are often compared as alternative ways to heat a home, but they do very different jobs. An air source heat pump is usually designed to provide central heating throughout a property and, in an air-to-water system, can also provide domestic hot water. A wood burning stove normally […]
If you want a wood burning stove but do not have a suitable chimney, a twin wall flue system is often the solution. The best twin wall flue system is not simply the cheapest kit online. It needs to be correctly sized, properly routed, insulated, compatible with the stove, suitable for the property and installed […]
Installing a wood burning stove is not just about choosing the right look. You also need to make sure the stove, hearth and flue system have the correct clearances around them. This is one of the most important parts of a safe and compliant installation. If you have seen the term distance to combustibles on […]
Ventilation is one of the most important, and often misunderstood, parts of a wood burning stove installation. Whether you are fitting a new stove or upgrading an existing setup, the correct air supply directly affects performance, safety, and usability. This guide explains the difference between direct air kits and wall vents, when each may be […]
PM2.5 is one of the most discussed topics when it comes to wood burning stoves. It refers to very fine particulate matter that can affect air quality and health when present in high concentrations. However, the key point often missed is this: Not all wood burning produces the same level of emissions. There is a […]
Clearview Stoves is a well known brand in the UK stove market, including many customers in the Cotswolds. However, public records show that certain models have been subject to regulatory enforcement actions that buyers and installers should be aware of. While Clearview remains a respected brand, records from the Office for Product Safety & Standards […]
Hey everyone! I’m Max, an author with a deep passion for fireplaces, stoves, and everything in between. As a leading contributor at Bonfire, I bring my love for wood burning stoves, fireplaces, and outdoor fires into every article I write. From installation tips and cost breakdowns to interior design ideas and outdoor fire inspiration, I aim to make these topics accessible and engaging. Whether you’re upgrading your home or dreaming of cosy fireside moments, I’m here to guide you with trusted insights and stories that spark warmth in every sense.
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