Jas Stephens Magazine 10 May 2014

10th May 2014

FIRING UP FOR WINTER One of the great things about having a fireplace today is that you have so many options so you can enjoy a cozy, warm fireplace that fits your specific lifestyle and personal preference.

Before you get all fired up about all the new design options and functionalities, you need to keep in mind that having a fireplace comes with added responsibility. That means making sure someone is in the room whenever a fire is burning, having the fireplace chimney cleaned yearly to remove debris, and making sure the fireplace in general is working optimally.

Here are some of the basic styles to choose from: The first style of fireplace is made of masonry. Typically, the firebox is made from brick and has a brick chimney. The nice thing about this type of fireplace is that they look great, are highly durable and will increase the value of your home.

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One trend that many homeowners are turning to is adding decorative bricks, slate or sandstone to the surrounds or a stone hearth bench seat in front. Keep in mind that while fireplaces are wonderful for setting a mood in a room, they are relatively ineffective for heating your home, which is why you should consider alternative fireplace options, like prefabricated.

Prefabricated fireplaces are made of metal and designed to work safely and efficiently.

Because they are highly insulated they can be installed within an inch of your wall framing, which makes them very versatile for design purposes.

The great thing about using a prefabricated fireplace in new home construction is they are lightweight, easy to install, energy-efficient and very aesthetically pleasing. Some have imitation brick on the front, giving them the appearance of being a masonry fireplace while others have very clean lines, creating a contemporary look. Another benefit of this type of fireplace is that they are sold as gas burning units that can be placed in literally any room.

Another popular option is the wood-burning combustion heater. They have an inlet for combustion air and an outlet for combustion gases - the smoke. Most models are airtight and allow the amount of combustion air that feeds the flame to be controlled, which allows it to burn more efficiently than a traditional open fireplace. In fact, wood stoves convert up to 90 percent of their fuel to heat.

One common mistake people make is to purchase too powerful a stove for their home. An oversized combustion heater is a potential fire hazard, because it’s often operated in an extremely “slow fired� condition, which leads to creosote buildup and increases the risk of chimney fires. So before you go shopping, ask yourself two questions. How much heat should it supply? Enough for one room or the whole house? Where do you want to install it? Besides the living room or family room, wood heaters are making an impression in bedrooms, kitchens, outdoor living rooms and even bathrooms.

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