The Fireplace Blog
What NOT to Burn in Your Wood Burning Stove
Your wood burning stove is designed specifically to burn properly seasoned or kiln-dried wood. Using inappropriate materials can damage your stove, create health hazards, and potentially void your warranty. Here's a straightforward guide to materials you should never use as fuel in your log burner.
What Can I Burn in My Wood Burning Stove?
Choosing the right fuel for your wood burning stove is essential for efficient heating, reduced emissions, and protecting the longevity of your stove. This guide will help you understand what you should—and shouldn't—burn in your log burner.
Complete Guide to Installing a Wood Burning Stove
There's something undeniably captivating about a wood burning stove. The dancing flames, the comforting warmth that radiates throughout your room, and the distinctive crackling sound create an atmosphere that simply can't be matched by other heating methods. If you're considering adding this timeless feature to your home, you're making an excellent choice for both ambiance and efficient heating.
Installing a Stove Without a Chimney: Complete Guide
Many homeowners dream of adding the warmth and ambiance of a wood burning stove to their living space but believe it's impossible without a traditional chimney. This common misconception prevents countless people from experiencing the comfort and charm that a wood burner can bring to their home.
How to Service Your Wood Burning Stove
Annual servicing of your log burner helps ensure safe, efficient operation and extends its lifespan. This guide covers the key components to check and maintain during a comprehensive service.
How to Clean Your Wood Burning Stove Flue
A clean flue is essential for efficient burning and fire safety. While professional sweeping is recommended, this guide explains the process and highlights why professional maintenance is important.
Planning Permission for Wood Burning Stoves
Before you invest in a beautiful woodburning stove, it's natural to wonder about the legal requirements surrounding installation, particularly regarding planning permission.
How to Clean Your Wood Burning Stove
Regular cleaning of your wood burner is essential for maintaining its efficiency, safety, and longevity. This guide will walk you through the process of thoroughly cleaning your stove to keep it in optimal condition.
One Of Cornwalls Most Popular Woodburners
Contura 810, one of Cornwall’s most popular woodburners with many options including side windows, log store and grey paint or stone cladding.
Goodbye To Open Fires
Say goodbye to inefficient open fires and hello to efficient, warmth with a new ECO ready woodburner
Review Of Rais Woodburners
Review of Rais fireplaces and why we love fitting them here in Cornwall
Review of Dru Gas Fires
Our review of Dru Gas Fires. Find out why we like them and enjoy installing them here in Cornwall
When Is The Right Time To Get Your Chimney Swept?
Find our why now is the best time to get your chimney swept ready for winter!
Review Of Contura Stoves
A review of Contura and why we enjoy selling and isntalling them here in Cornwall
Is Your Woodburner Burning Too Quickly?
A simple test to see if your woodburner is burning too quickly
The Calm Before the Storm? Not at Kernow Fires!
The New Charnwood Arc has arrived - along with 50 other Charnwood stoves!
Premier Dealers For Charnwood Stoves
As Charnwood celebrate 40 years of British Manufacturing we celebrate being made the Premier Dealers for Cornwall bringing even better value to our customers.
How To Light Your Fire
Find out what all the fuss is about with this 60 second video which is your fail safe to perfect lighting everytime.