How to choose a fireplace — quality and efficiency criteria.
How to Choose Fireplaces — Determining Quality
Nowadays many different types of fireplace installations are produced: conventional, that is wood-burning, gas-fired fireplaces and stoves, and electric fireplaces. Any customer can buy a suitable one depending on their personal preferences, the type of fireplace, and the price.
Recently wood-burning fireplaces have become the most widespread due to the simplicity of their design and the wide availability of fuel materials. A wood-burning fireplace consists of a chimney, a firebox, and a surround (portal). The chimney is needed to remove smoke, the surround is the decorative, most beautiful part of the fireplace, and the fuel, accordingly, is placed into the firebox.
The simplicity of installing such a fireplace allows it to be fitted in almost any private house. Note that every field has its own specifics, and using wood-burning fireplaces is no exception. Before use you need to clean the firebox, buy firewood, prepare it in the appropriate way, and also clean the chimney of combustion residues. However, it should be noted that these inconveniences are actually minor, because the very atmosphere that usually arises beside a cozy fireplace will make you forget about everything.
What could be better than watching such a lively and bright fire? Although in city conditions using such a fireplace is often impossible—the risk of fire is too high and a chimney cannot be installed in a large apartment building. So what should you do if you still want to sit by a fireplace in the evening? One option is to purchase an electric fireplace. What are the features of electric fireplaces?
Electric fireplaces are a very suitable solution for an apartment or even private houses. Today there is a widespread trend toward a healthy lifestyle. From this perspective you can be confident that electric fireplaces will not have a negative impact on your health.
Besides, you will not have to spend a lot of time on the upkeep and maintenance of electric fireplaces, since they are very simple.
By equipping your apartment with an electric fireplace, you need not worry about fire hazards. Their likelihood is practically zero, since reliable safety systems are installed on quality fireplaces. Using an electric fireplace is pure pleasure. All you need to do is set the appropriate mode, which is determined by the temperature and humidity of the air. Literally a few seconds later you will be able to enjoy the unusual play of light and the warmth coming from the fireplace.
Advantages of gas fireplaces.
Another way to create a pleasant atmosphere on chilly winter evenings is to install a gas fireplace. It is important to note that only natural gas is used as fuel, so the issue of firewood disappears. Automation will take care of your safety. The gas is immediately shut off if the flame goes out for any reason.