Wood Fireplaces

Q: How do you maximise your fireplace heat?

Keep your fireplace and chimney clean, and only burn dry, seasoned wood, not fresh, wet wood. Fresh wood can create excessive smoke which is lost heat. Hardwood is also denser than softwood and burns slower, using less wood and getting more heat over the course of the fire.

Q: Does a wood fireplace need a fan?

You can add an approved fan to a fireplace and they can be a very effective way to better spread the warmth created by the fireplace into all spaces. They work by circulating air around the hot exterior of the fireplace, pushing it back into the room.

Q: Can you leave a wood fire on overnight?

The safest option is to fully extinguish your fire when you go to bed at night. Ashes will remain warm for a time. It is important that you don’t leave flames or red embers unattended.

There is nothing quite like a crackling wood fire to make a room or patio warm and welcoming for you and your family. A wood fireplace is a focal point in a space, so needs to be stylish as well as functional. There are many types of fireplaces including freestanding fireplaces which offer flexibility in placement, built-in fireplaces that seamlessly integrate with your home's design, and traditional wood burning heaters that give you the warmth of wood and plenty of charm. ArchiPro features only the best wood fireplaces from trusted suppliers in Australia.

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Featuring the best wood fireplaces in Australia

ArchiPro features only the best wood heaters and fireplaces from leading brands and suppliers in Australia. They are great additions to any home, making your winters a bit cosier while adding colour and warmth to your living spaces. As a centrepiece wherever it’s located, you want your fireplace to look stylish, whether the fire itself is roaring or resting. ArchiPro can make that happen with a wide range of wood fires made for beautiful designer homes. They are an important part of an extensive collection of heating and cooling systems that you can find on ArchiPro.

Types of wood fireplaces

Freestanding wood fireplace

A freestanding wood fireplace is a contained firebox with venting via a pipe to the outside. The freestanding style gives you the freedom to place the fireplace wherever it suits best in your home, as long as the flooring is suitable.

Wall-mounted wood fireplace

A contained wood burner is vented to the outside and mounted on the wall to save floor space in smaller areas.

Suspended wood fireplace

This indoor wood fireplace is suspended from the ceiling via the venting pipe, seemingly floating in mid-air, saving floor space, and adding a truly unique design feature to your home. A growing trend in Australia.

Wood fireplace inserts

A wood fireplace insert is a sealed firebox vented to the outside. These can be inserted into an unused masonry fireplace if you have one, or installed as an inbuilt wood heater in another space. They can be single, double, or triple-sided.

Wood stove

Wood stoves are freestanding wood burning heaters with a pipe vented to the outside and can be used to cook food on top of them, as well as acting as a great heating source. They produce more than enough heat for large spaces.

Open masonry fireplace

These open wood fires are found in older houses and are vented via a chimney. Usually made from masonry, brick or stone, they are not as efficient at heating a home and can produce more particulate matter and smoke.

The advantages of high-quality wood fireplaces

With a wood burning fireplace, you want efficient heat from a stylish source, without the nasty stuff an old fireplace emits. A good quality indoor fireplace will produce enough heat in an efficient way for the space you want. There will be fewer particulates and all the smoke will be vented outside rather than into the house. It will also be well-crafted, with quality materials, meaning it will last longer, be safer, and look great while it keeps you warm. Complemented with the right fireplace accessories, they will make your spaces more functional, comfortable and enhance the overall ambience of your space.

How to choose a perfect wood fireplace that is right for you

Choosing the right wood fireplace for your home depends a lot on the space it’s going in. For example, if you’re heating a smaller space a wall mounted fireplace might be best. If you’re heating a larger area a suspended or freestanding model is probably better suited. You may even want to consider a multi-purpose option like a wood stove that can double as a cooking surface. Besides all these aspects of functionality, aesthetics are also important. Consider the architectural details of your interiors as well as the styling and choose something that works well with both. Also, don’t forget to purchase a high-quality firewood storage solution too, something that is often forgotten about when buying a wood burning fireplace.

What are other options for fireplaces?

Before you buy an indoor wood heater you should make sure you’ve considered other options too. For example, a wall-mounted bioethanol fireplace is environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Eletric fireplaces are also worth considering as they offer convenient, energy-efficient, and customisable heating solutions for modern homes. Lastly, gas fireplaces provide a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional wood-burning fireplaces. However, if the warmth and ambience of a roaring wood fireplace is what you’ve been looking for, then nothing will beat that as the choice for you.

What is the most efficient wood burning fireplace?

Efficiency is how well the fire converts the fuel (wood) into heat, and a traditional open wood fireplace is the least efficient as it loses heat up the chimney. Newer models, like slow combustion wood heaters, are much better at heating your home as they are lined with modern materials, making the fire hotter.