Fireplaces

Gel fireplaces are ventless which makes them a lot safer than traditional fireplaes. A gel fireplace will not require it's owner to cut, stack or buy wood. Additionally, a gel fireplace does not have the drawbacks that real fireplaces have such as: ash, smoke, soot and uncontrollable temperatures. Another major advantage of a gel fireplace is that they can be installed in any location inside a home or office because they do not require chimneys or vents.

Gel fuel fireplaces have many benefits including their easy installation and maintenance. There is no mess as they don't use traditional fuels and they are energy efficient for small rooms however they can only be lit for a maximum of 3 hours at any one time.

There are lots of different kinds and sizes of inserts which are available for gas fireplaces. You should try visiting online stores such as This Old House or The Heater Store.

Electric fireplace inserts work in a similar fashion to regular electric fireplaces. Basically, instead of using logs of wood as a fuel source, these types of fireplaces use heating elements powered by electricity.

You can find fireplace log holders at your local hardware stores including Ace Hardware, Lowes, and Home Depot. If you want a fireplace log holder with a little more style shop at Hearth and Home.

Finding designs for a good fireplace set will require a lot of research.The best place to start would be to use the Google image feature to look at pictures of designs that might take your interest.Once you find a design you like you can generally visit the page the picture originated from and hopefully find the brand.

One of the major safety concerns with vent-free fireplaces is that they create harmful byproducts, such as carbon monoxide, which circulates back into your home since those types of fireplaces do not require ventilation. Another concern is that they cause a build up of excessive moisture.

The average cost of a fireplace heater will depend on the type. This will depend on whether it is a gas or electric heater and including the costs of the fireplace and labor (installation). Hence the average cost will range between 100-2500 GBP.

There are a wide range of vent free gas fireplaces available on the market today. Some of the good brands of this device include the Magnum, Chesapeake and Lowrider.

Fireplace grates can be made of many materials. The most common is steel, as it is the strongest and has the most longevity. They can also be made from cast iron as well as stainless steel.

The consumer has a few a options to buy inserts for a gas fireplace. If the consumer does not want to use the Internet they can choose stores like Home Depot. They are prevalent in most areas and stock a variety of products. Alternatively, on the internet there are many options that can be found

Inserts for a wood burning fireplace can be purchased at many gas stations, hypermarkets, large discount department stores and even at some grocery stores as well. Walmart is an example of a store where such inserts can be purchased.

The primary purpose of a fireback, a metal plate attached to the back of a fireplace, is to hold heat from the fire and reflect the heat back into the room. A secondary purpose of the fireback is to protect the back wall of the fireplace from damage due to repeated exposure to fire.

Yes. Very hard to split, not the BEST wood, but not the worst either.

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They can be good or bad. Some stoves can produce a lot of air pollution from the smoke.

Bricks- especially the type known as firebrick- are able to withstand the high heat levels in a fire- so you do not burn your house down.

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.

Fireplace screens have been in use as long as fireplaces have been. One of the original uses was to protect women's make up from being melted off as make up used to be made mostly from wax. These screens usually were on a pedestal closer to the height of a seated woman. The screens we see today began to be used in the early 1700's, so for about 300 years.

Wood Stoves are not designed to burn wood all the efficiently and the coals you see are normal. There really isn't a lot you can do to improve the burning efficiency of your wood stove. If the stove is heating properly and you have a small amount of unburned charcoal, you are doing everything fine.

Crackling, popping flames.

A set of gas logs for the fireplace can be relatively cheap (under $250), but can also run up to approximately $800. Part of the price will depend on any features (size, whether it's see-through, style, etc.).

A chimney cricket is a sloped structure added to a roof upstream of the chimney to divert rain water away from the chimney. They are installed to reduce the amount of rain water that may enter the house if the sealing around the chimney fails or is less than perfect.

If it is a colder region then a fireplace is a significant asset to add to the house and also increase the selling value. A hotter place will already be too hot for any extra heat.

One should be very careful when trying to keep a glass fireplace screen clean. Purchasing a glass fireplace screen protector is another option for those too busy to meticulously upkeep the screen.