You use it whenever your cold, and not comfortable just in a sweater. Today it was 57 degrees and I wanted it started but we didn't have any wood. So I guess it depends on the person.
Really, any temperature you like. Sometimes we may have a "social fire"- not for the heat, but the mood it creates.
Below 40 degrees
Me and Mandy were cold, so we sat down by the fireplace.
A common type of fireplace used in cold countries like the USA is called a "wood-burning fireplace" or "traditional fireplace." These fireplaces are designed to burn wood logs to provide heat and create a cozy atmosphere in homes during cold weather.
Yes, a cold day.
place a hearth stone and use a fireplace screen
Yes. The wind can suck more heat up the chimney and suck more cold air into the house. I bet you didn't realized that a fireplace in cold weather has to draw cold air from the outside by some means into the house to feed the fireplace updraft. Go figger!
You can use a fireplace cleaning kit to remove some soot from the base of your chimney.
Your chimney damper is open
It kept them from freezing in the cold days.
Some accessories you need with a fireplace include fireplace tools and a broom for sweeping. Make sure you have it cleaned out before you use it.
Absolutely. If the temperature is BELOW 30 degrees F, you run the strong risk of burning your house down. I repeat, DO NOT use your indoor fireplace if it is colder than 30 degrees. As a former firefighter that inspected chimneys; wood stoves; etc., fireplaces have been around a very long time in all types of weather and temperatures. The best way to use a cold chimney is to heat it slowly with a small fire. Cold chimneys will crack when heated too quickly. This is extremely dangerous. First and most important, have the chimney and fireplace checked by a professional before each season every year. Fireplaces are not very heat efficient. When not in use they bring in the cold.
One can find a selection of gloves suitable for use in a fireplace at LL Bean. You can purchase online or at other retailers. Amazon offers a wide selection of heat resistant gloves that are suitable for fireplace use.
They sit my the Fireplace sippin Hot coco :P