Whether you have recently moved into a new property or are thinking of updating the décor within your current house then you may wish to think about having a wood burning fire installed. This will not only provide much needed warmth in the winter months but may also be used to heat your water as well as give a welcoming glow to your home. When choosing log burning fires, it is also important to consider your choice of fire hoods.

Hoods or canopies have several purposes, one of which is to fit over the fire and act as a funnel between the fire and the chimney – this can help in the smoke extraction process. In most cases the function of the canopy is pretty limited as the smoke and gases are carried within the inner flue and liner up into the chimney itself, although it does help the warm air to circulate around the room. Should you be unsure about how this process works it is best to ask your hetas approved installation company who will design and fit your log burning fire.

Often the hoods are simply used for their ornamental value as they are available in a wide range of designs and styles. Most canopies are made either from brass, steel or copper and the choice of these will depend upon the décor and theme of the room the fires are going to be installed in. When purchasing wood burning fires it is worth exploring your options in terms of fire hoods so that they complement your home interiors.

It is important when ordering a fire to ensure that you are using a HETAS approved installation company so that your log woodburning fire will be correctly and safely installed within your home or commercial premises.

By taking the time to choose the right fire hoods and ensuring that you use the correctly qualified installers you can soon be enjoying the warm and welcoming glow of the perfect log burning open fire.

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