How To Choose A Fireplace - Do's And Dont's

How To Select & Customize Your Fireplace?

Author : dcss     Date : 08-Feb-2006

A beautifully lit fire in the fireplace can add attraction to your living area. Most homes look and feel cozier if they have a fireplace. Use your creative talents to enhance the beauty of your fireplace and also make them last longer. Before selecting fireplace for your house you have to consider about some necessities; they are nothing but base, firebox, mantle, trims etc, to make your fireplace even better.

Firebox:
Firebox is nothing but, a furnace in which the fuel is burned. Most firebox sizes and heights are adjustable by field cutting. The firebox supports the smoke shelf, and the smoke shelf supports the chimney.

Base:
At the base of the chimney, the fireplace can be built. It’s important to notice the base of the fireplace before you choose to buy them. Usually fireplace tool stands, features a heavy cast iron base for excellent durability and balance. There are different types of fireplace bases available such as wood, cast iron, brass etc.

Mantle:
A mantle is the stone or wood beam that serves as a support for the structure above a fireplace. Choose a wood mantle finished in warm oak, cherry birch or white. Create the perfect match to your own decor with an unfinished oak mantle. The concrete mantle, in halva or linen, combines classic design with clean, contemporary lines.

Trims:
Trims are nothing but decoration or adornment on the sides of fireplace. Fireplace trims are available in brass, stainless steel, copper and bronze. Trims are finished with a top grade polyester enamel to ensure the timeless elegance and enduring charm of your fireplace. Trims are available as four sided, three sided, partly finished and various other attractive finishes.


Your Buyer's Guide

Fireplace Designs  How To Choose The Best Fireplace Designs For Your Home?
Types of fireplaces  What Types Of Fireplaces Are Available?
     - Electric fireplaces
     - Gas fireplaces
     - Wood burning Stoves
     - Stove fireplaces
     - Inserts
     - Modern fireplaces
     - Traditional fireplaces
How to choose fireplace  How To Select & Customize Your Fireplace?
     - Base of a fireplace
     - Firebox for fireplaces
     - Mantle for fireplaces
     - Trims for fireplaces
Top brands of fireplaces  Recommended Brands For Fireplaces
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     - Symphony fireplaces
     - Heat and glo fireplaces
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