Conservatories can be bright and cosy additions to any home. They are an excellent way to add more space to a home and make the most of the sunshine when it appears. However, when it is dark, cloudy or during winter months, conservatories can feel cold and uncomfortable, meaning this lovely space in a home
Guides
Guides are a good way of customers obtaining information from our fireplace website im a big believer in that NO question is stupid if you do not know the answer, whilst we always encourage our customers to contact us with questions by email or phone here we cover some basic topics.
Buying a fireplace or stove can seem quite a daunting process and here at Castfireplaces we want it to be simple without any fuss and ensure you have the perfect fire for your home. Advice contained here will explain fuel options, hearth choices and advice as to how ensure you get the correct person to fit your new fireplace or stove.
A Buyer’s Guide To Electric Fires
Providing instant heat at the flick of a switch is reason enough to choose an electric fire for your home. As well as easy, instant heat, there are plenty of other benefits which are making electric fires an increasingly popular choice for a wide variety of homes. Electric fires are incredibly versatile, offer a range
What are Micro Marble Fireplaces?
Stylish, sophisticated and affordable; it is not hard to see why micro marble is becoming a huge trend. Rising in popularity, many people are realising that micro marble can create a beautiful aesthetic and provide a fireplace to suit almost every style of home without breaking the bank. So, what exactly are micro marble fireplaces
How To Choose The Correct Sized Fireplace Or Stove For Your Room
You have to consider many things when it comes to buying a fireplace or stove for your home. How it looks is just as important as the type of heating system in the modern era. There are plenty of options when it comes to the type of fireplace. Electric or gas? A wood burning stove,
How To Choose The Right Stove For Your Home
Stoves are a great addition to any home, they offer high heat performance and can dramatically save you money on your energy bills. Stoves are built to last and will be an investment piece that will work for many years to come. Stoves are also highly attractive and suit many home décor styles. Stoves are
A to Z Fireplace Terms
Choosing the perfect fireplace for you can be difficult with a lot of different things to consider. To make it easier for our customers, we’ve cut through the jargon and explained definitions and fireplace terminology used throughout the site. If you still require further help or advice, please contact one of our expert team.
Fireplace Buying Guide
Buying a fireplace can initially appear to be a relatively straight forward task – yet an hour’s searching and you may find that finding the perfect focal point for your home is an overwhelming experience. Fear not! We’ve put together a complete guide on how to choose a fireplace, covering everything you need to know
Fibre Back or Cast Back for Gas Use
On our tiled fireplaces we offer a choice of cast iron backs or fibre backs with our fireplaces and I am often asked why as most people only offer cast iron. The reason for this is the fact you get a better heat output from a fibre back as they reflect the heat better and
Using a Limestone Mantel with a Stove
Browsing through many fireplace brochures you will often see Stoves in lovely room set photos with them all complete burning away, these images are designed to give customers a view of what they could look like in your home. Quite often they are pictured with a mantel and in particular a limestone mantel because at
