Wood fireplace

Wood Burning Fireplace: A wood-burning fireplace is a zero clearance product. This means that such fireplaces have a fire chamber and a metal surround, customized and factory-built. The chimney of a wood burning fireplace is generally located outdoors and is set up to merge with the home’s exteriors. A wood-burning fireplace does not have a brick chimney.

Some well-known companies like Napolean and Vt. Castings produce wood burning see through fireplaces that provide a see through cover, in front of the fireplace. This adds a touch of elegance and class to the decor.

Traditional wood burning fireplaces use a lot of wood, resulting in tarring of the chimney. Beech, Maple, Ash and Oak are the best wood varieties, to burn in a wood-burning fireplace. However, a wood-burning fireplace is inefficient because most of the air warmed by the fire escapes through the chimney.

Wood Fireplace Mantel: Wood fireplace mantels have been around and easily available for a long time now. Wood custom mantels are popular because of their easy installation and beautiful craftsmanship. A regular fireplace mantel has 5 to 8 inches or tiles or any other similar material on the sides of the firebox. The same is seen 6 to 12 inches on the top of the firebox.

Fiberboard is a cheap material that can be used to make inexpensive mantels. Fiberboard is priced at 0 to 0. Wood mantels are comparatively more expensive, starting from 0. Oak mantels blend beautifully with other wooden furniture in the room. Oak wood costs around ,600. A rustic wood fireplace mantel adds to the elegance of the chosen theme and décor of the room.

Wood Fireplace Insert: A fireplace insert works as a good heating device. It is an appliance that partially fits into the existing masonry or a zero clearance wood-burning fireplace. A wood fireplace insert helps to channel the heat produced by the wood fire into the room and minimizes the loss of heat. Simple fireplace inserts use a simple piping method for heating rooms, while the more advanced versions possess in-built fans and blowers for even distribution of heat.

All wood burning fireplace inserts must comply with the U.S. Federal standards. According to EPA Phase II Clean Air Regulations Act of U.S., each wood fireplace insert should be tested for particle emissions, not more than 7.5 grams per hour.

Wood Fireplace Surround: A fireplace surround is a decoration. There are various designs of wood fireplace surrounds available in traditional, modern and contemporary styles. Manufacturers design these surrounds to suit different fireplaces, like the wood, gas, electric, coal and stove varieties. Vendors make beautiful fireplace surrounds in a range of designs and sizes. Vendors also ‘mix and match’ components, to provide exceptional fireplace surrounds at reasonable prices. The carved wood surrounds are very expensive.

Customers can choose the style, material and price of the available wood fireplaces. The fireplaces are a good option for times when there is a power failure and in very cold climate. They are available, complete with accessories and customized modifications, to suit personal preferences.