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Fireplaces: Do your Homework!

Before taking the plunge and buying a fireplace there are a few things to consider, ensuring you get the perfect fire to suit your home. In this article we will warm you up to a few of these points.

A fireplace could be a welcome addition for you and your family. However before taking the plunge and buying a fireplace, there are a few things to consider, ensuring you get the perfect fire to suit your home. This article will raise some relevant points.

The first thing that needs to be considered is what type of fireplace you are after. The three options available are a gas fire, a wood burner or electric heating all of which are sold at  Wellington BBQs and Fire, and all of which come with their own pros and cons. To gather more knowledge about these three options read a recent article on the topic [article below], or come down to Wellington BBQs and Fire and talk to an expert.

Establish the exact location you will be looking to place your fireplace. This will give you an understanding of how much space you have available. Take measurements as this will give you a clear indication of how large or small you need your fireplace to be in order to establish the right scale for your living space.

Do you want the fireplace for heat or aesthetic value or both? When considering the aesthetics do you want a traditional or modern look for your fireplace - consider the current or proposed style of the room: Wellington BBQs and Fire offer a wide range of fireplace designs and models to suit any room. It can be a room with a classic look or a room well furnished with all modern interiors, you can definitely get a fireplace that seamlessly matches with your interior furnishing.

In terms of heat and how much heat is needed, you need to consider:

• How large is the room you are looking to heat?
• Are you looking at heating the whole house, one room or just the person sitting next to the fire?
• How high are the ceilings in the room you are looking to heat?
• What sort of insulation does your room/house have?
• How much light comes into the room?
• How many windows and doors are in the room?
• How heavy are the curtains in the room?
• Have you considered a larger fire than needed with a heat transfer kit drawing heat to the far end of the house?

For more information on how much heat is needed, try Energywise's heating calculator here 

Wellington BBQs and Fire offer a free in home visit and quote to any household in the Greater Wellington Region which includes the Hutt Valley and Porirua. Wellington BBQs and Fire can also arrange permits, installation, building and plastering. Fireplaces can take up to six weeks to get an installer out in the winter so now is the time to start considering these points or come down and talk to an expert today.