| To burn solid fuel in your fireplace you will need a fire | | | | my many years and they can keep large amounts of |
| grate and a fret, or a fire basket as many people call | | | | coal in a dry environment. Many years ago it seemed |
| it. A grate is made of cast iron bars with gaps in | | | | like every household in your local area had a coal fire |
| between them to allow the flow of air from | | | | but there are fewer properties that benefit by solid |
| underneath. The bars are there as the fire cannot | | | | fuel types of fire. Many shops can also provide ash |
| burn without this airflow from underneath and it also | | | | pan carriers that are designed to carry the ash pan |
| aids the heating up of a room. | | | | out of the room without any risk of spillage. We also |
| Grates come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and | | | | provide special ash bins designed to allow you to put |
| you should aim to get one that best fits your | | | | the hot ash straight in without the risk of melting the |
| fireplace. Many people find that making a paper or | | | | container, or the ash bin catching alight. |
| cardboard template of the opening that the fire | | | | I would recommend the use of a fire screen or guard |
| grate has to fit and then sending this to your | | | | at all times with a log fire or fires using a fuel that |
| fireplace maker is the best way to get a good fitting | | | | tends to 'spit' .You should always put a fireguard or |
| fire grate, sometimes old models are not made any | | | | fire screen in place when leaving the fire unattended |
| more so this is essential. | | | | (or falling asleep in front of the fire!). I recommend |
| Fire baskets are generally larger in size than fire | | | | that you have your chimney swept at least once a |
| grates and are used mainly in inglenook type openings | | | | year if using your fire occasionally or twice if using it |
| and larger fireplaces. There are many styles of fire | | | | on a regular basis. It is possible to undertake this task |
| basket available reflecting room styles. They can be | | | | yourself using sweeps brush heads and rods. |
| period, traditional or modern. Baskets and can be solid | | | | It is recommended that in addition to the fire grate |
| free standing or some styles can be placed on | | | | or fire basket you purchase an ash pan to place |
| firedogs. | | | | under the fire to catch the ash, this makes the |
| Types of coal bunkers include products that are | | | | cleaning of the fire a lot easier! For all your fireside |
| made from galvanised steel. Capable of withstanding | | | | accessory requirements get in touch with the fireside |
| all weather conditions these coal bunkers will last for | | | | shop. |