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Fire and braai advice

Practical advice on fireplaces, braai rooms and chimney care to help you plan your next home project.

SAfire Heeta 600 wall-mounted wood fireplace insert against dark stone wall, side-angle view showing square glass front with fire

21 August 2026 · Guide

How to Choose a Fireplace Installer in Cape Town: 10 Questions to Ask

Quick answer: a good fireplace installer works to SANS clearances, issues a Certificate of Compliance on gas work, quotes the flue in...

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8mm black glass knitted fibre fireplace rope seal – braided heat-resistant rope coil for door gasket

Fireplaces

17 August 2026 · Guide

Fireplace Glass & Rope Replacement: Costs and How It Works

Quick answer: replacing cracked fireplace glass typically costs a few hundred rand for the glass plus fitting, a new rope seal costs...

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Braai

13 August 2026 · Guide

Braai Room Ideas: Indoor Braai Kamer Designs That Actually Work

Quick answer: a braai room (braai kamer) needs three things to actually work — a properly flued braai, enough ventilation that guests...

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indoor wood burning stove installed in a South African home with warm firelight

Fireplaces

11 August 2026 · Guide

Why an Indoor Wood Burning Stove Still Beats Electric Heating

Electric heaters cost more to run than most people realise. Here's why an indoor wood burning stove is still the smarter, warmer...

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chimney

11 August 2026 · Guide

Buying a Chimney? 5 Essential Checks Before You Spend a Rand

Finding a chimney for sale is the easy part. Buying the right one is where most SA homeowners trip up. Here are...

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cast iron wood heater — freestanding closed-combustion model for SA homes

Fireplaces

11 August 2026 · Guide

Why Cast Iron Wood Heaters Outlast Steel — and When They Don’t

A cast iron wood heater outlasts steel in most cases — but only if you choose the right one. Here's the honest...

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Heeta 600 NB built-in fireplace insert with large glass viewing window, matte black steel body, wall-mounted installation

Fireplaces

11 August 2026 · Guide

Can You Install a Fireplace in an Existing Home? Yes — Here’s How

Quick answer: yes — a fireplace can be installed in almost any existing South African home, even without a chimney. A modern...

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Fireplaces

11 August 2026 · Guide

Wood-Burning Fireplaces for Sale in South Africa — Best Buys from R7,490

Quick answer: quality wood-burning fireplaces in South Africa start at R7,490 for a compact freestanding unit, R12,000–R28,000 buys the mid-range sweet spot...

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SAfire Heeta 950 Oakley wood burning freestanding fireplace, matte black body with large glass panel and timber legs

Fireplaces

11 August 2026 · Guide

Combustion Fireplace Installation: How It Works, Costs & Compliance

Quick answer: a closed-combustion fireplace installation in Cape Town costs R3,500–R4,800 in labour for a straightforward single-storey job, plus R6,000–R22,000 for the...

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