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National Fireplace Association
The Association
produces a range of technical information leaflets covering all aspects of
the fireplace. If you want to know more about what is possible or you have
a specific problem, these guides are ideal and are written in an easy to understand
way.
Click on a title to request the leaflet.
Making the Most of Open Fires for Coal and Wood
Introduction
"The leaping flames and glowing coals of an open
fire are surely the most appealing focal point of any room. In Northern
Europe and Scandinavia, the extreme temperatures forced the development
of more efficient, continuous burning closed stoves..."
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Chimney Problems and How to Solve Them
Introduction
"There is nothing more frustrating, having just altered or
installed a new fireplace or stove, than to find it SMOKES back
into the room. The local builder immediately fits a new cowl, which
often does nothing or makes things worse..."
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Air Supply for Open-Flued Fires
Introduction
"All Fires, no matter what the fuel , require an adequate
supply of air, Place a tumbler over a lighted candle and watch.
The flame will extinquish in a few seconds as the oxygen is used
up. Air is required for..." |
Lining Old Chimneys
Introduction
"The most appealing focal point in any room must be the
fireplace. Be it an open fire, closed stove or solid fuel effect
gas fire, the leaping flames and glowing coals are the real heart
of the home. However, for any fire to work successfully, it must
be connected to a sound chimney and correctly..."
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Fuels for Your Fire
Introduction
"Keep the home fires burning" - an age old saying
which meant literally that. For lighting a fire often took several
hours of toil and frustration. From caveman to cavalier, mans principle
fuel was wood. Today we light a fire by striking a match or flicking
a switch, and the choice of fuels is greater too..." |
Coal and Log Effect Gas Fires
Introduction
"Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery.
For many years manufacturers have been trying to make your gas fires
look like real coal fires. Look closely at your favourite pre-war
hollywood movie: the leaping flames in the fireplace were probably
gas. Early attempts, however were extremely crude. Jets of neat
gas..."
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Room-Heaters and Stoves for Solid Fuel and Wood
Introduction
"In relatively temperate Britain, the open fire has been the main
source of heat for many centuries. By the end of the 19th C. virtually
every living room and bedroom had a fitted cast iron grate. Up to the mid
20th C. a clay fireback and tiled surround was the normal source space
heating for the average room..."
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Fireplace Safety, Maintenance and Chimney
Sweeping
Introduction
"Concern for consumer safety has, quite rightly gained a high
public profile in recent years. Several tragedies have made the national
headlines or been featured in consumer programmes. The message from these
incidents is quite clear - all fuel burning appliances are safe provided..." |
Masonry Chimneys
Introduction
"The return to more traditional styles of architecture and values
means more householders are looking for a fireplace and chimney in their
homes. The provision of an all-fuel chimney in a house has a number of
advantages. It provides flexibility and freedom of choice in the future,
reduces condensation problems..." |
Fireplace Surrounds
Introduction
"The fireplace, meaning literally the place where the fire is,
be it an open fire, roomheater stove or gas fire, has been extensively
covered in previous leaflets in this series. The purpose of this leaflet
is to look at the FIREPLACE SURROUND. This is broadly the decorative frame
around the fire, which forms a piece of home furnishing, expressing the
decorative..." |
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