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• How To Maintain A Traditional Fireplace
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• 29-02-2024

We look at how to maintain a traditional fireplace. Discover essential tips and techniques for cleaning, safety, and efficiency to keep your hearth in pristine condition. The advice of experts suggests that your fireplace should undergo a maintenance check at least annually, ideally prior to the arrival of the winter season. Carrying out regular checks and servicing on your fireplace guarantees that it operates effectively and, more crucially,...

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• Tips For Year-Round Fireplace Care
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From off-season maintenance to preparation for chilly nights, our guide provides practical insights to keep your fireplace in peak condition. With our comprehensive tips, your fireplace becomes a versatile and reliable asset, ready to bring warmth and ambiance to any season.  Following the quieter winter months, filled with delightful evenings spent by the fire, it's time to begin thinking about maintaining your fireplace as spring...

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• What To Consider Before Opening Up A Fireplace
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Find out what to consider before opening up a fireplace. From safety considerations and design choices to budgeting and maintenance, explore key insights to make informed decisions that align with your vision. Transform your living space into a cosy haven. The decision to open up a fireplace can have a transformative effect, significantly altering the ambience and aesthetic charm of any room. However, there is a crucial consideration which...

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• Essential Fireplace Tools You Can't Do Without
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We look at essential fireplace tools you can't do without. Our guide provides expert insights into choosing the right tools for your specific fireplace type, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience every time you light a fire.   A fireplace is a highly valued feature in any home. It adds a touch of warmth and cosiness to your living space. But to preserve its charm, function, and cleanliness, it's essential to have...

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• How To Clean A Cast Iron Fireplace
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This article explains how to clean a cast iron fireplace. Our comprehensive guide ensures a thorough and safe cleaning process, allowing you to enjoy a warm and inviting hearth all year round.  Cleaning a cast iron fireplace may seem like a daunting task, but it's quite simple with the right approach. The most effective way to keep your fireplace well-maintained and to prolong its lifespan is to vacuum it once a week. Why?...

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• Questions To Ask Yourself When Restoring A Fireplace
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We look at the questions to ask yourself when restoring a fireplace. Whether you're revitalizing a historic gem or updating a modern centrepiece, our guide provides expert insights to guide your decision-making process. Transform your space into a cosy haven with a beautifully restored fireplace.  Starting on a fireplace restoration journey commences with determining whether the fireplace is worth rescuing. To do this, you...

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• DIY Fireplace Restoration Pros and Cons for Homeowners
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Are you considering DIY Fireplace Restoration? Find out more about the Pros and Cons for Homeowners. We look at why you should invest in fireplace restoration. Cleaning and Maintenance: Before diving into major restoration work, start by thoroughly cleaning your fireplace. Remove soot, debris, and ash from the firebox, chimney, and hearth. Regular maintenance can make a significant difference in the overall appearance of your fireplace. ...

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• What Are The Benefits Of A Wood Burning Fire
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What are the benefits of a wood burning fire? If you are considering installation of a wood burning fire, we look at the top reasons to choose a wood burning fireplace.  Sussex Fireplace Restoration provide antique fireplace fitting for Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton and East Sussex. find out more about reasons to choose a wood-burning fireplace. There are few things more homely and relaxing than watching the flames of your fire dancing...

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• Can A New Fireplace Increase Property Value
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If you're planning on selling your home in the future or not, we all want to do things that increase the value. We do our utmost to make the space more attractive and habitable. Whether you wish to replace an old kitchen worktop with glistening granite or paint the bathroom in bright new shades of blue. There are many approaches you can take. When 'value-adding' many often forget the appeal that a fireplace can offer. Fireplaces...

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• How Often Do Fireplaces Need To Be Replaced
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Are you asking: how often do fireplaces need to be replaced? Sussex Fireplace Restoration offer antique fireplace restoration throughout Hastings and East Sussex. This article will help you discover if it time to replace your old fireplace. Many family households and properties enjoy including a fireplace in one of the main rooms of their building, acting as a form of central heating and a beautiful, sturdy centrepiece that helps pull focus.  For...

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• The Differences Between Victorian and Edwardian Fireplaces
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What is the difference between Victorian and Edwardian Fireplaces? Sussex Fireplace Restoration provide antique fireplace restoration for Hastings and East Sussex. We look at the features of Period Fireplaces from Victorian And Edwardian periods. Fireplaces are incredibly complex in their functionality, construction and intricate design. They have always supplied heating for the home; however, historically, they created the mantelpiece that established...

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• What Are The Components Of A Fireplace
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This page looks at the components of a fireplace. We look at the range of components that make up a fireplace and what each part of the fireplace does. In order to offer heat and aesthetic appeal to a home, fireplaces function by constructing a non-combustible open space in which a fire may be constructed, ignited, and maintained.  A chimney and a fireplace work together to create a safe exit for fire leftovers from a house. The...

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• What Order Do You Renovate A Victorian House
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Do you have a Victorian house in need of renovation? From windows to fireplaces, we look at what order you renovate a Victorian house. This article covers what to look out for when renovating a Victorian house and the costs involved. Renovating a Victorian property is one of the soundest property investments most homeowners can make. The inimitable character of properly restored Victorian homes not only acts as the perfect place to build...

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• Who Can Install A Fireplace Chimney
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This article looks at who can install a fireplace chimney. We look at what qualifications a fireplace installer needs. Find out who can install your chimney.  Installing a new fireplace in your home requires a professional tradesperson. They ensure the task is undertaken correctly and safely and that all aspects remain in line with relevant building regulations.  This article covers the qualifications that are legal requirements...

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• What Happens If You Dont Clean Your Chimney
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What happens if you don't clean your chimney? We look at the reasons why chimney cleaning is important to the performance and safety of your chimney. Cleaning your chimney likely isn't at the forefront of your mind; however, it is one of those household chores that you should always consider. Whilst it's not widely discussed, predominantly because many homes across the country no longer have them, if you still have one or...

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• What Is Better Gas Or Wood Fireplace
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What is better gas or wood fireplace? We look at the difference between gas stoves or wood burners. Find out about the pros and cons of each option. Brick fireplaces come in a wide range of forms and structures, many of which have unique advantages and disadvantages. New technology and our climate-conscious agendas have allowed electricians and engineers to advance our fireplace appliances and ensure they are heat-efficient, cost-effective,...

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• Is It Possible To Have A Fireplace Without Chimney
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Is it possible to have a fireplace without chimney? Are you considering a fireplace installation? We look at if a chimney is required for a fireplace. Fireplaces and log burners are a great feature for any living room or room in a household or property. They add a homely, cosy element and provide an excellent centrepiece that is a tremendous structural starting point for those decorating new builds or searching for the perfect focal...

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• How Do I Choose A Fireplace Surround
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How do I choose a fireplace surround? If you are considering the installation of a fireplace surround, we look at the questions you should be asking. When you are considering a new fireplace and a new fireplace surround for your home, then you need to consider the following: If your fireplace and the attached surround are too big, they can overpower your room, creating an overbearing feeling. On the other hand, if your fireplace...

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• What Material Is Best Around Fireplace
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This article explores: what material is best around fireplace? We look at the purpose of a fireplace surround and which material is right for it. The fireplace surround is the object that sticks out from the wall of a fireplace and then covers up the fireplace opening. The fireplace surround is constructed out of the sides and the mantel, in some cases this can also include the base of the fireplace, also known as the hearth.  In other...

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• Is Marble A Good Choice For Fireplace
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Is Marble A Good Choice For Fireplace? We look at the Benefits Of A Marble Fireplace and why you may consider choosing Marble for your fireplace. Marble is known for being both highly opulent and luxurious. Marble is one of the most popular stones chosen to be featured within the home.  This includes marbles common inclusion with fireplaces. If you wish you add a fireplace to...

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• How Do You Know If Your Chimney Needs To Be Cleaned
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How do you know if your chimney needs to be cleaned? Find out what are the signs that your chimney needs cleaning. No other feeling can beat cosying up to your fireplace during a chilly winter night and embracing the warm glow of the flame. For centuries fireplaces have been considered the centrepiece for many homes; a place to bring families together, create a romantic ambience for date night, or find peace in your own company.  On...

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• Which Open Fire Fuel Is Best
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Which open fire fuel is best? We look at the best fuel to use for open fires. Find out more about the pros and cons of each fuel type. Selecting the correct fuel for your fireplace or open fire can be tricky, and your choice will impact the cost-effectiveness and sense of enjoyment with your fire. Firstly, you should consider the expected heat and smoke output, as these levels can vary drastically depending on the amount of moisture...

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• When Should You Get Your Fireplace Serviced
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This article looks at when you should get your fireplace serviced. Find out more about servicing your fireplace and how often it requires an inspection.  If you have a fireplace within your home, it is incredibly likely that you walk past it or at least look at it every day. But are you maintaining the fireplace as well as you should? Many fireplace owners wrongly assume that there is absolutely nothing wrong with their fireplace...

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• How Do You Install A Victorian Fireplace
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How Do You Install A Victorian Fireplace? This article looks at the steps involved in installing a Victorian period fireplace in your home. Firstly, you should now measure the opening to decide whether any of the already installed brickwork needs to be cut away in order to form a larger opening. The majority of older houses will have an original fireplace opening of around 36 inches by 36 inches.  The opening...

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• What Era Are Cast Iron Fireplaces From
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 What Era Are Cast Iron Fireplaces From? We look at antique cast iron fireplaces and discus the various period design features. The early domestic iron fireplaces were more like free-standing baskets with legs attached. After this, the stove grate was developed. The iron fireplace then persisted as a built-in wood-burning grate until the latter half of the eighteenth century.  Around this time, grates started to be set...

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• Choosing A Fireplace For Your Period Home
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Do you need tips and advice for choosing a fireplace for your period home? This article looks at period home fireplace considerations and how to find the right fireplace to suit your home. Sourcing a fireplace that suits the style of your home can be a headscratcher, the first piece of advice we would give is to speak to some of your neighbours.  Do they still have their home's original fireplace in situ? If not, take...

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• Why Repair Cracks In Fireplaces
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Have you asked: why you should repair a crack in a fireplace?   This article looks at what it means when a crack appears and why it should be seen to by an expert. Well-constructed chimneys typically utilise two or more efficient fire-resistant layers, for example, double-walled steel, steel with some stone wool insulation and double bricklayers. However, once cracks start forming in your appliance, there is a significant threat...

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• How Much Is An Antique Fireplace Worth
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Do you want to find out: how much an antique fireplace is worth? We look at buying or selling an old fireplace and how an antique fireplaces can boost your home value? If you've just purchased a house and found yourself with a fireplace that you are not too fond of, then selling is always an option. Here are a few steps to get you started. Firstly, take a picture of the fireplace while it is still installed. No matter...

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• Can A Fireplace Add Value To Your Home
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Can a fireplace add value to your home? Find out how the addition of a fireplace installation makes you house more appealing to home buyers. Increasing the value of your home can be as simple as re-painting a room or as complex as installing new drainage systems; either way, it makes the home more desirable to live in and for potential future buyers.  Fireplaces were a staple in homes for many years; however, the now popular new...

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• Is A Fireplace A Good Investment
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• 23-03-2022

Investing in at least one fireplace can add tremendous value to your home, and they are rising in popularity. Homebuyers are looking for these most desirable features, whether that's an electric fireplace or wood-burning. The question is, however: are fireplaces a good investment? There's a good reason why most buyers choose to install wood-burning fireplaces or gas fireplaces in their homes, and they can add warmth and luxury...

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• How Long Does A Fireplace Last
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If you want to install a fireplace in your home, you may ask: how long does a fireplace last? This article looks at the range of fireplaces available and how long you should expect them to last for. Gas fireplaces can often provide you with a solid 10-15 years of actual usage before it needs replacing. Various factors impact and extend the lifespan of your gas fire. For example, the diligence of your maintenance routine, the type you...

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• Beginners Guide To Fireplace Restoration
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This beginners guide to fireplace restoration will help you understand  what is involved in the restoration process. Find out where to start with a fireplace restoration. Historical trends in interior home design always come back around. Notably, many homeowners decided to cover up or rip out any remnants of the previously favoured Victorian designs and features to modernise their homes in the post-war era. However, in more recent...

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• How To Restore An Old Fireplace
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Are you looking for advice about how to restore an old fireplace? This article looks at whether fireplace restoration is a good idea and what steps you need to take. Suppose you've just moved into a brand-new home and inherited a gorgeous old fireplace; you likely want to get it working again so that you can enjoy all the benefits it brings. The best way to start restoring is to ensure your chimney breast is swept by a professional...

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• Cast Iron Fireplace Restoration Guide
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Are you looking to replace a cast iron fireplace? We have created this cast iron fireplace restoration guide to show steps to restore a cast iron fireplace. Anyone who has attempted to restore an old cast iron fireplace to its former glory will know the many issues involved when restoring cast iron. Ensuring that you properly care for and manage these issues is the best way to help your restoration succeed. These issues can be anything...

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• How Much Does It Cost To Remove A Fireplace
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How much does it cost to remove a fireplace? We look at the cost to remove a fireplace and what needs removing. Find out below what you need to know before you remove a fireplace. Deciding to remove an old fireplace from your home or property can provide you with a great way of redecorating or refurbishing a room. Alternatively, by removing one fireplace, you can replace it with a more efficient model to save on energy costs or more decorative,...

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• How Do You Restore A Cast Iron Fireplace
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Do you have a fireplace that requires restoration? How do you restore a cast iron fireplace? We look at the steps involved in restoring a cast iron fireplace. Restoring an old cast iron fireplace is no easy task, but it is doable at home as long as you have a little know-how and are prepared for what is ahead of you.  Everything from rust to paint to breaks and faulty parts. It's important to ensure that you are taking complete...

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• How Do I Choose An Antique Fireplace
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If you are considering a fireplace, you may ask: how do I choose an antique fireplace? We look at how to choose an antique fireplace and what features to look for. Fireplaces can be the final piece that will bring your whole room together. A focal point. So when you're picking your new fireplace for your freshly designed room, you want to make sure you do it right and make the best choice possible.  There are hundreds...

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• What Are The Types Of Period Fireplaces
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What are the types of period fireplaces? This article will help you understand the types of period fireplaces from Georgian to Victorian to Edwardian to Art Deco.   Period and traditional fireplaces differ greatly from those currently being installed into new builds. Many styles have fallen in and out of fashion through the centuries, with different period homes containing different fireplaces depending on when they were built. From...

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• How are Victorian fireplaces restored
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Do you want to find out more about  how a Victorian fireplace is restored? We look at the process of restoring a Victorian fireplace. Victorian fireplaces are beautiful works of art which brings undisputable class and elegance into a home. Due to their age, unfortunately most will have been damaged during use.  Sussex Fireplace Restoration have years of experience restoring fireplaces back to their former glory; our team are experienced and...

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• What is a Victorian fireplace
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If you are interested in antique fireplaces, you may want to know what is a Victorian fireplace? We look at the features that make a Victorian fireplace distinct.  Antique fireplaces, the Victorian fireplace is iconic and can easily become the centrepiece in your house. While Victorian fireplaces are synonymous with class and luxury, they typically vary from region to region and different economic, social classes and the fireplace's...

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• What is a traditional fireplace
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Traditional fireplaces create a comforting and cosy atmosphere for all living rooms and households. Beautiful fireplaces alight with burning logs or coal are perfect for cosying around on cold winter evenings and nights and make excellent centrepieces for homes.  These traditional fireplaces look stunning in period homes. Period homes are renowned for looking and being cold and challenging to heat due to their spaciousness. However,...

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• How to date a fireplace
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Are you wondering how old your antique fireplace is? Our experts explain how to date a fireplace. Read more about antique fireplaces. There are a few ways of telling whether your antique fireplace is an original piece or a reproduction. One of the first things to check what the screws in the rear of the fireplace look like. If these screws appear new, then this suggests that the fireplace is not original or that some changes have been made...

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