No, and will likely never be.
Installing brick fireplaces can be a daunting task. this job requires that the person installing the unit has a fair knowledge of brick fireplace installation or at least a manual, which can be found online. these manuals are typically extensive.
No, brick fireplaces are not a fire hazard. You still must keep an eye out while it is on, and ensure you put the fire out before leaving the house. But this is the same with candles or the oven.
You don't. Brick in fireplaces are special, designed for high heat.
Brick is my favorite, but the firebox will be made of firebrick, and not ordinary building brick. Some people prefer the appearance of cut stone or field stone, but the firebox will still be firebrick (refractory brick)
Fire bricks are made from refractory ceramic material. This type of material is commonly used in lining furnaces, fireplaces and kilns. The main purpose of the brick is to withstand very high temperatures with low thermal conductivity.
convection to heat the room conduction to heat the metal work and brick work
There are many retailers that sell brick fireplaces. You can visit Walmart, Home Depot, Menards, Lowes and there are many other places that sell them online as well.
Fireplaces are places where fire is held. Traditionally these are located in the central part of a home to keep warm during the cold weather. Usually they are made of brick or metal with a long wide pipe reaching to the roof to let the smoke out. These are called chimneys.
Regency manufactures a number different types of fireplaces. They make contemporary gas fireplaces and traditional gas fireplaces. They make indoor and outdoor fireplaces. They also make wood fireplaces, wood stoves, and pellet stoves.
I've always been a fan of the fire fireplaces, myself.
If one would prefer not to go to the expense of having a mason build a brick fireplace, it is possible to purchase a wood burning fireplace and have it professionally installed. There are fireplace stores such as Woodland Direct and Napoleon Fireplaces sell them, as do home improvement stores like Home Depot.
They can be safer, as long as they are installed correctly. They don't need a brick chimney for venting, they also can be installed near wood because they are insulated to prevent overheating. They are just as safe, if not safer, as brick installed fireplaces.