A rather cosy spot, known as a chimney corner, or an inglenook.
A niche is a recess in a wall which often contains a statue. A church could certainly have a niche that holds a crucifix. A niche need not be in a church.An apse is a large recess at one end of a church. If often contains an altar or statuary and is its walls are covered by paintings or carvings or other artwork. A large crucifix is a possible central figure for an apse. An apse is a term for a part of a church but it need not hold a crucifix.
A fireplace mantel is more of a decorative framework around the fireplace, often made of wood. Meanwhile, a hearth is a brick or stone-lined fireplace.
A back boiler is a heating unit installed behind a fireplace that heats water for central heating or domestic hot water, often using the heat from a fire or gas. It is commonly used in older homes as a space-saving and efficient heating solution.
With the average fireplace design it is not needed to have those grates installed. They are only there to keep your fireplace clean during non use. So without them the fireplace will be usable but will have to be cleaned more often.
Fireplace tools are often referred to as fireplace accessories. Individual tools are often called brush, shovel, poker, stoker, tongs, bellows, stand. Another good compliment to the traditional tools is a firewood tub of some sort to hold firewood next to the fireplace. You can check out a complete fireplace tool set at the link below to get an idea about each of these.
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Beyond the obvious wood, if one would consider this an accessory, in order to handle the wood shovels, pokers, and brooms are often purchased. Fireplace screens protect from large embers, ash buckets and bins allow for quick clean up as well.
A fireplace mantel is a decorative frame or shelf that surrounds and sits above a fireplace opening. It is often used to display decorative items or provide a focal point in a room.
How often should I have a fireplace maintenance service come in? I burn a fire in my fireplace 3-4 times a year, usually through the holidays, so it doesn't get used much.
It is recommended that a wood- burning fireplace be cleaned after one cord(stick,branch, ect.)of wood has been burned since the last time the fireplace was cleaned.
Screens are often placed in front of a fireplace to catch hot embers. Similarly, metal fenders are sometimes used around the bottom of a fireplace to catch sparks.
Often the most efficient way to do this is to buy an insert for your wood burning fireplace. There are many professional companies who can do this and ensure that the job is done correctly.