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The great South African built-in braai

South Africans love a braai and socializing with friends and loved ones. Having a built-in braai makes this an easy task. Fortunately, in South Africa, there is an abundance of...

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Fireplaces in South Africa

Fireplaces come in different shapes and sizes. They range from built-in to freestanding, wood burning, anthracite, pellet burners, gas, bio-ethanol and electric fireplaces.

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Firewood storage, seasoning tips, and advice

Firewood needs to be stored and seasoned properly. What does seasoning firewood mean? The moisture content of wet wood produces more black smoke than that of properly dried wood.....

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Closed Combustion Fireplace Service and Maintenance

Despite an efficient burning fireplace utilizing quality hardwood with low moisture content, one cannot avoid contaminant congestion and soot build-up within the unit and flue pipes over a period of...

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How closed combustion fireplaces work

To understand how closed combustion fireplaces work it is essential to know how a traditional open fireplace works. 

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How to install a cast iron fireplace in your home

Create a warm and cozy ambiance on those cold winter days and nights with your closed combustion; cast iron fireplace. Wood-burning stoves made of cast iron retain heat better than...

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