Fireplaces are truly an amazing experience. Sitting beside the fire and enjoying the crackling sound of the wood, is something most people love to do. Fireplace refers to a structure, which is used for containing fire primarily for the purpose of ambiance. In the ancient times it was also used for the purpose of cooking as well. The fire is lit in a firepit or firebox, and a flue or chimney directs the combustion gases, as well as particulate exhausts to the open air. Fireplaces have a very long and illustrious history. In the ancient times, firepits were dug in ground inside a dwelling. The smoke and combustion gases used to escape through the holes of the roof.
Early fireplaces were generally constructed from masonry, stone or brick. They also included a masonry type chimney, some with tile liners. Those early fireplaces were very in efficient and today most fireplaces are factory built metal units. Factory built zero clearance fireplaces offer a dramatic increase in efficiency compared to the early fireplaces.
In addition to wood burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces have become very popular. Now there are also Bio Fuel Fireplaces. One of the best features of bio fuel fireplaces is that wood or gas is not required as fuel. Yet they give a feel, which resembles that of a traditional wood burning fireplace. Moreover, you do not need to install a chimney for the fireplace because these fireplaces do not emit any smoke or harmful gases. The most common fuel used is gel biofuel. You are not left with any residue, ash or soot to clean up. Also these fireplaces require little or no maintenance. So you save money in terms of maintenance costs as well.
Liquid biofuel, commonly used in bio fuel fireplaces, burns without any smoke or ash. An average can of biofuel will burn for approximately two to three hours. It produces an average heat of 3,000 BTU/hour.
Bio Fuel fireplaces have become quite popular in the recent times. Owing to its increasing popularity, such fireplaces are today available in a variety of designs, colors and styles, one which will surely match the ambience of your room. They are usually portable and can be easily carried from one place to another - both indoors and outdoors. Bio Fuel fireplaces are also available in wall mounted fireplaces.
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