Open Fires

Historically, before the introduction of wood burning stoves most homes would be built with an open fire to provide an area for the inhabitants to gather around to keep warm, host social events and build familial ties.

These open fires always consisted of an exposed fire recessed into the wall, covered by a mantle and contained within a cast iron grate, however nowadays there are a multitude of various options and styles available for a design that suits your personal taste.

High Chair Fire Bricks

Cast Panels

Pup and Scone Brick Openings

Cast Inserts With Slips and Surrounds

Fire Opening with Plaster Return Finish and Slips

*Open fires can be designed and built to suit your standards however we must highlight that the overall dimensions of the fireplace are always determined by the existing size of the flue.

We at saltire stoves and sweeps would like to highlight in a world where rising costs tend to lead to decisions made that open fires lose 80% of the direct heat output up the chimney rather than being redirected back into the home where a wood burning stove would perform.