a stone would be better. but it's your choice.
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It was carved in 196 BC, making it more than 2200 years old.
the purpose of the Rosetta Stone in 196bc was a report on the Pharaohs, saying what they had done well to the priests and their people it is really a translator to find out more about Ancient Egypt.
They are two different time periods. "Meso" means middle, so Mesolithic was the middle stone age, and "Neo" means new, so Neolithic was the newer or more recent (younger) stone age. They are characterized by different methods of working stone into tools.
Why do you want to? If you have a field stone basement the whitewash controls dampness, inhibits mold growth and brightens up the place. I would research this more before attempting to remove it.
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.
Personally, I like stone. It gives that home feeling and is more durable and lasts longer than brick.
Depends on what kind of fireplace! Need more info
Wood in a fireplace. When woods burns it gives of heat, a form of energy. Thus the wood has more potential energy.
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I had a Landscape construction company do work inside of my house. The work they did was replacing the surrounding stone of my fireplace, as well as the hearth stone. Find a Landscape construction contractor who specializes more in the masonry aspect of the business, and you should be ok.
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.
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A corner fireplace can cost many different amounts depending on how nice the fireplace it. A cheaper corner fireplace can cost approximately 600 dollars, where a more expensive one can run over 1,000 dollars.
The biggest difference between an electric fireplace and a regular fireplace is the ability to move it where the heat is needed. A regular fireplace is placed in one area unable to be moved, whereas a electric fireplace can be moved throughout various locations in the house. The only other difference is electric fireplaces require power causing electric bills to go higher, whereas regular fireplaces just require wood.
Fireplaces are generally pretty bad at heating. A set of doors for the fireplace can help. A heat exchange grate with a blower can get more warm air out into the room. The best solution is also the most expensive- a properly installed fireplace insert. This is basically a wood stove that fits into the fireplace.