The Appeal of a Combustion Fireplace 1. Aesthetic Charm Combustion fireplaces add a cozy ambiance to any room. Their sleek designs range from modern to classic, ensuring they complement various interior styles. The sight and sound of a crackling fire create a comforting atmosphere, making any home feel warm and inviting. 2. Efficient Heating One […]
Types of Firewood explained … Each type of wood has its own unique characteristics, burn time, heat output, and aroma. Some woods may produce more smoke or sparks than others. It is crucial to choose the appropriate type of firewood for your needs to ensure efficient & safe burning. In South Africa, there are several […]
Embrace every season with a wood burning fireplace from Gijima Woodfired Experience! Picture this: crisp spring evenings spent gathered around a glowing hearth, autumn nights warmed by the flicker of dancing flames, and winters enveloped in the comforting embrace of radiant heat. A wood burning fireplace promises not just warmth, but a sense of timeless […]
When the winter temperatures plummet, generating sufficient heat in the home can be a challenge. So what heating alternative is fuel efficient, environmentally friendly and clean burning? Our answer is a closed combustion fireplace. Electric heaters are expensive to operate, dry the air and aren’t very effective in heating a room. The heat conversion rate […]
To understand how closed combustion fireplaces work it is essential to know how a traditional open fireplace works. Open fireplaces are very inefficient, burns more wood and produce much more ash. Open fireplaces create an upward flow of warm air into the chimney; this results in almost a 75% heat loss with a 25% heating efficiency. […]
Installing a combustion fireplace offers several benefits: Efficiency: Combustion fireplaces are highly efficient, meaning they produce more heat with less fuel compared to traditional open fireplaces. Unlike an open fire, a closed combustion fireplace is highly efficient and very economical. They use approximately a 3rd of the wood (compared to an open fire) and transfer up […]
