10 reasons why you need a Real Fire
Real fires have advantages in many ways. Technology has always pushed central heating and electric heating, especially post-war, but instead of having to rely on gas and electric, you have have another option. The reasons to have a real fire can be quite compelling.
We’ve listed ten good reasons below:
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Heat your houseWith modern chimney systems, flues running from the main fire can easily be channelled to different parts of your home, to take advantage of the heat generated by a single fire source. |
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Wood
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Amazing to look atNo one can argue that real fires look amazing. They are not just functional, but stunning to look at and give off a warm glowing and cosy feeling. |
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Reduce your gas and electric usageThe ever increasing gas and electricity costs never seem to be going down. By having a source of heating and energy independent from the grid, means you have your own flexibility on heating costs. |
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Biomass
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Flexible running costsAforementioned gas and electric goes up all the time, but with so many different solid fuel options, you are in control of heating your home, using a wide variety of fuels. |
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Real fires reduce condensationSealed houses have much more of a condensation problem. Ventilated houses with chimneys are less prone to this. |
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Heating, Venting and LivingAs mentioned, real fires mean homes are much better ventilated, mainly down to the chimney, which removes polluted air, draws in fresh air and circulates far better. A much more healthier environment. |
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Cost effectiveInstalling a chimney isn’t as expensive as you’d expect. For homes with existing chimneys, it’s simply a case of re-lining it. |
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ValueHaving a real fire will definitely add value to your home, as it’s a desirable feature in modern homes, which lack them. |