Want A New Fireplace? Here’s What You Should Consider

By Nel Light | July 9, 2009 | Popularity: 1% (?)

There are many things to think about when fitting a fireplace in your home. A fireplace can be placed indoors or outdoors, enclosed or open, and designed to be simple or intricate. You will have to seek advice with professionals about heat output, fuel sources and fitting. A tip from an interior designer will also help you to get a fireplace that will not overpower the place, and yet not appear insignificant to the room either. Your selection maybe influenced by the existing structure of your house, or you may even consider some structural modifications just to get your desired fireplace.

Technology had produced several other types of fireplaces, unlike the conventional fuel-types in the past; some of these are electric, gas, gel fuel and traditional fireplaces. Fireplaces can be usually found in living rooms, but with the development of vent-less fireplaces, stylish fireplaces can now be found in bedrooms, kitchens and even bathrooms. With many prefabricated fireplaces available in designs both classic and contemporary, you have a wide selection to fit both your tastes and budget.

Electric fireplaces are the simplest, as they only involve plugging in to the nearest power outlet. It simply projects the image of fire using light bulbs and the temperature can be perfectly controlled. Its one, fatal weakness is that it relies wholly on electricity. This type of fireplace will be completely useless should the power go out in a storm.

Gas fireplaces were initially set to replace the conventional ones, offering an alternative to the fuel-type’s brighter flame and costs much less once the wood is considered. But gas types are more expensive than electronic ones. Its main advantage is its reliability, as it does not depend on any external power source.

Gel fuel fireplaces are more for ambiance than actual heat as the heat produced by them is low but since gel fuel fireplaces burn alcohol, they do not give off smoke and are odourless; it is the perfect fireplace if chimneys aren’t viable.

Conventional fireplaces are usually messy, pricey and difficult to maintain. Firewood, which is expensive and can be health-hazardous because of the carbon monoxide it gives off while burning, is needed. Ventilation is required for proper use. Homeowners may also tire of regularly cleaning and sweeping conventional fireplace.

Once you have your fireplace fitted in your home, remember to do regular cleaning and maintenance checks to ensure that it is working efficiently and poses no harm to your family or your home. It is also advisable to install a fire detector in the room where your fireplace is located to avoid the risk of fire.

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