When it comes to fireplaces, the options truly are endless - both for existing fireplaces or those being installed from scratch. Choices range from Gas and wood freestanding stoves and zero-clearance pre-fabricated fireplace. Most are manufactured from steel components and can be placed just about anywhere in the home.
Generally, the living room and the kitchen are the most used rooms in a home and therefore are the most logical choices for locating a new stove or fireplace.
Costs to install a new fireplace or stove can vary greatly, starting with the appliance itself. Many homeowners are capable of doing the installation themselves and there are Internet sites like woodstoves-fireplaces.com that offer a great selection of products plus free technical and installation advice.
There are too many options for types and decorative materials to list here. The internet provides a wealth of information about fireplace and stove designs.
Each type of fireplace or stove will use its own chimney system required by the manufacturer of the appliance. It is imperative that the installation instructions be followed exactly and completely to assure safety.
If you already have a fireplace, you can consider the new direct vent gas insert or a high efficient wood insert.
Older masonry fireplace are mostly inefficient and an insert will correct that situation providing the heat to the room that is generally lost up the chimney.
Where you like will bear heavily on what type of fuel you choose to burn. County living provides easier access to wood while city living lends itself to gas appliances for the ease and convenience.
Particular attention should be paid to the efficiency of the product you are purchasing, especially if you plan to use it for supplemental or whole house heating. In almost all cases, you can save money over operating your central heating system.
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