open fires

[fergusonforestry]

anyone regularly use an open fireplace? I am moving house soon and it has an open fireplace in it , but other than the occasional one, I've grown up with stoves, any pointers? obviously avoid sparky wood

[Spruce Pirate]

Always has open fires. Like you say, sparky wood is best avoided, keep the lum swept and don't forget to put the guard in front before you go out or to bed. Other than that enjoy, I always prefer an open fire to a stove.

[Kenty]

Hello there, a good short pile rug in front of the fire surround is a must, we have a cast iron ornate fire guard which has a mesh backing to stop any embers spitting out. The rug just prevents the carpet or wood floor from getting singed. Easier to replace than a carpet.

[carpenter1]

same get a rug, thats can be replaced for £30 -40

 

if you have people over you want to get rid of, during the evening use that really spitty wood it really works:lol:

[fergusonforestry]

same get a rug, thats can be replaced for £30 -40

 

if you have people over you want to get rid of, during the evening use that really spitty wood it really works:lol:

 

haha ive got my own technique using a 3120 rug sounds a good idea though