Grate Fires

About Us

Grate Fires was founded by Gary R. Craven in Athens, Georgia in 1993. We first began importing the English Gas Coal Fires but soon we realized the need for CSA certified gas coal fires for the US and Canadian markets. Searching for antique grates and surrounds to be reproduced exclusively for Grate Fires, we began to put together a product line of decorative, beautiful grates and accessories.

The company is currently operated by the Craven family out of Historic Washington, Georgia. Please see our Historic Homes of Washington page for detailed pictures of some of the different applications for our decorative units.

The fireplace has long been regarded as the focal point for any home, and in the late 1800's, coal fires were the height of fashion.

Gas coal fires are found in the finest homes in Great Britain, the US and Canada as well as in centuries old Public Houses, Castles and Palaces. They are easy to install and can be taken with you should you decide to move.

Special features include easy to operate controls and optional remote, the very latest in flame supervision devices and a piezo spark igniter to give instant response. A pilot position on the controls makes lighting quick and easy. Our Ceramic Coals radiate heat from a large surface area and all control knobs are concealed by a decorative cover plate. Our burners are available in several sizes and can be used in some cases with an existing grate.

Safety is assured with our CSA certified burners and Zero Clearance Fireboxes.

All units are available in either Natural Gas or Propane. We offer both vented and ventfree units for new construction as well as for use in existing fireplaces.

See our ads in Period Homes Magazine, Victorian Homes Magazine, Old House Journal, Etc..