Fireplaces in Period Homes
This section covers the restoration and use of an open fireplace.
Please read the tips on safety.
This section explains:
- how to reinstate a fireplace
- how to restore an existing fireplace, including the grate, surround and hearth
- how to look after your fireplace
- how to light a fire
See also our advice on chimneys.
Read about fireplace designs in period houses.