Johannesburg for all its technology still has many poeple who value the tradition and homeliness of a warm fireplace. Buying quality firewood is the first step to creating homeliness or even romance.
Whether the fireplace was part of the original structure and been out into use of late or whether an brand new fireplace has been installed, fire is becoming one of the more popular methods of heating a room or a home.
Earlier and more traditional homes were all built with a fireplace, sometimes two; one in the kitchen for cooking and one in a main room for heating. As part of the original design these fireplaces were built with their specific purpose in mind and a chimney was built in to accommodate the smoke created by the burning of firewood.
These types of fireplaces were surrounded with a brick or stone border and the floor in front of the fireplace would usually be of a similar material, thus preventing sparks and flying as from causing damage and also being easy to clean.
A modern or free standing fireplace will usually be made from steel and have a fireproof glass door to prevent sparks and ash from damaging the surroundings. The floor surrounding the modern fireplace will be of a non-flammable nature and usually a substance that is easy to clean should any as from the burnt firewood be spilled
These fireplaces are often referred to as a wood-stove, mostly as a nod to their original purpose.
Whichever fireplace you have in your home, using the correct fuel is important, and in order to get the most out of your fire, a good quality well seasoned firewood is necessary.
When you order your load of firewood to be delivered to your home be sure to let us know whether it is for your fireplace or your braai.
For the fireplace we will deliver a load of quality, seasoned Red Saligna and if you fancy yourself as a braai master we will deliver a load of sekelbos wood. If you are indeed a fan of the braai you are making a wise purchase.
Wood is a sustainable source of energy. We use predominantly solar power from Solarium Energy to power our office. Don't forget to return the plastic bags to us. Bags in good condition are reused and bags in bad condition are recycled.
The Shot Borer Beetle is an invasive beetle that causes damage to Johannesburg's beautiful trees. We are constantly on the lookout for this beetle and we do not sell firewood with any traces of the beetle. To read more visit our Shot Borer Beetle page.
Visit our Blairgowrie and Linden firewood page for specials!
With each load of firewood we deliver a bag of kindling, making your fire making experience easier. Ask us about the Green Firelighters
This page was last updated on 12 June 2023