Category: Blog Posts
Welcome to Fireplace City
Welcome to Fireplace City! Top suppliers of fireplaces and braais in Cape Town, South Africa.Proudly established in 1996 For nearly 30 years, our family has specialized in customised domestic heating through Closed System, Slow Combustion Fireplaces. Our large range of fireplaces includes both insert- and free-standing options made of good quality cast iron or boilerplate …
Our enthusiasm for fireplaces
Hello! I am Justine, your resident Fireplace City saleslady and enthusiastic blogger. Firstly, it is such a pleasure to have you reading my blog! I hope you will enjoy and appreciate our expertise and enthusiasm for fireplaces. As a family business spanning nearly 30 years, we have made it our mission to offer the best …
Call Bert, the Service Agent
As Winter transitions to Spring, our thoughts shift from indoors, cozy fireplaces, hot chocolate to beaches, cocktails and the warm, sunny days of Summer. This is the time of the year when you should have a reminder set to call your local Service Agent! Fireplaces are not often used in the warm months. However, this …
You are the king of your castle!
We often find that when potential clients reach out to us in their quest to acquire the perfect fireplace for their home, they become overwhelmed by all the information we require to provide an accurate quote for the treasure they are seeking. However, every king resides in his own uniquely built castle. If you would …
How to use your fireplace
Now that you have your new fireplace, the anticipation of warmth, coziness, and your first fire is building. However, there are a few not-so-exciting things you need to know before you do. For those who have never used a closed combustion fireplace before, the trial and error process can be lengthy and tedious. Luckily, for …
Why is the type of wood important?
For generations, South Africans have been tremendously proud of our Braaiing prowess! For the duration of the hot Summer months, we relish the opportunity to make fire! Kameeldoring. Rooikrans. Namibian hardwood. All of these instantly invoke an eye-closing, deep-inhaling moment of nostalgia for the braai that you had last weekend. When Winter rolls around, the …
Seasoned wood NB!!!
Importance of Seasoned wood. Wood + Fire = Heat. Burn any wood and it will do the job, right? Not exactly. We have said it before, and we will say it again… You cannot buy seasoned wood! It is a little known fact There is a BIG difference between “dry” wood and “seasoned” wood. Dry …
The Focus on Quality
The focus on Quality versus pricing and longevity is age old.There are a few things to decide before you go shopping for a fireplace. What is my budget? Do I want a cheap unit that will last for a season or will I investment in a unit that will last many years? Do I prefer …
