FIREPLACES

Fireplac
es
- A home without a fireplace does seem to lack something a certain
something, that is the heart of the home. There is always an element of
security in known you could have a fire if necessary. Although
fireplaces are no longer necessary for survival, a working fireplace with
a cheerful fire blazing away exudes an atmosphere of happy congenital
living and contributes to the feeling that this ls the good life. The mind
always envisions the image of a crackling fire and enjoys the
atmosphere of hospitality. rest and repose that is in the mind's eye. A
fireplace suggests the comfort and contentment of quiet evenings before
a blazing hearth.
TYPES OF FIREPLACE
CONVENTIONAL
MASONRY FIREPLACE

- This is often used where

there is wide space and you
can afford it. But conventional
fireplaces are about 10%
efficient. That is, 90 percent of
the fire's heat goes up the flue.
HEAT CIRCULATING FIREPLACE
- This give off as much radiant heat as conventional
types, but to this they add circulating air warmed by
convection. These fireplaces have a double or
triple·wall fire box with an intervening air space
several inches wide. Vents at the bottom of the fire box
draw cool air into this space between the inner and
outer walls, where it is warmed. The heated air rises by
convection to be expelled through vents located aboye
the firebox opening or far· ther away-even to other
rooms through ducts.
HEAT CIRCULATING FIREPLACE
PRE-BUILT - This type of fireplace makes it
FIREPLACES possible to install a wood burning
fireplace without concrete footings,
without a masonry chimney, at
lower cost, and in a room where
structural considerations would
otherwise rule out a fireplace.
(usually for apartment dwellers,
vacation homes, or remodelled and
additional rooms).
TWO BASIC TYPES OF PRE-BUILT FIREPLACES

a. BUILT-IN PRE-BUILT - which is a conventional appearing

fireplace usually built into a wall, with a brick or wood paneled wall,
and a stone, concrete or tile hearth. (This is difficult to identify as
metal or pre-built.)

b. FREESTANDING METAL FIREPLACE - this is an obviously

attractively metal, with striking an unusual shapes available.
(Wrought iron or copper is preferred).
HOW A CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE WORKS

- Masonry Fireplaces are about 5,000 pounds (227 kilos) usually are
found on the ground floor, through can be stocked one above the other
in two storey buildings.

A conventional fireplace has two main components:

•The fireplace
•The chimney
FIREPLACE FURNISHINGS AND
ACCESSORIES
FIRE BASKET or
LOG GRATE
- to support the burning
fuel.
COAL HOD OR
WOOD CARRIER

- to carry and hold fuel.

FIRE LIGHTER

- to start a fire.
TONGS, LOG
FORK, and
SHOVEL
- feed the fire poker- stirs
the Fire.
BELLOWS

- useful in stimulating the

air Flame.
METAL HOODS:
Decorative and
Functional
- Copper sheets joined
with standing seams make
up. This attractive
fireplace hood. Steel-
lined but uninsulated, the
warm metal effectively
improves the fireplace's
heating efficiency.
METAL HOODS:
Decorative and
Functional
Prefabricated metal hood
makes for
easy installation.