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~Fireplace Contractors~
ABOUT FIREPLACES
A fireplace is an architectural element consisting of a space designed to contain a fire, generally for heating but sometimes also for cooking. The space where the fire is contained is called a firebox, a chimney or other flue allows gas and particulate exhaust to escape the building. While most fireplaces are constructed in building interiors, sometimes fireplaces are created for evening warmth, cooking or decorative purposes. A fireplace may consist of some or all of the following elements: foundation, hearth, firebox, facing, ash dump door, chimney crane, cleanout door, grate or iron bars, lintel, lintel bar, over mantle, breast, damper, smoke chamber, throat, flue, chimney chase, crown, cap or shroud, and spark arrestor.
TYPES OF FIREPLACES
Masonry (brick or stone fireplaces and chimneys) with or without tile lined flue. Tiles are used to line the flue to keep the corrosive combustion products from eating away the chimney flue lining.
Reinforced Concrete Chimneys: Popular during the 1970s to 1980s. Fundamental flaws (the difference in thermal expansion rates between steel rebar and concrete which caused the chimney flues to crack when heated) bankrupted the US manufacturers and obsolete the technique. This type of chimney often shows vertical cracks on the exterior of the chimney which worsen as the internal rebar rusts.
Manufactured or 'Prefab' fireplace with sheet metal fire box and double or triple walled metal pipe running up inside a wood framed chase with a chase cover and cap/spark arrestor at the top to keep birds out and sparks in. Within about one hundred meters from salt water this type of chimney is subject to rusting. Otherwise it's competitive to the masonry chimney.
IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS THE ORIGINAL DESIGN IT'S DATED AND ONLY ADDS VALUE AS A FIREPLACE TO THE APPRAISER.
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Fireplaces are often the focal point of a room. We
often sit and converse around them while socializing with family and friends. If
you live in a colder climate, it is not unusual to fantasize about enjoying the
glowing warmth from the fireplace on long, chilly winter evenings. So, why is
your fireplace naked when the solution to the dilemma is actually quite simple?
Fireplace mantels have been known to transform dull, ordinary fireplaces into
lovely places where people enjoy congregating.
If you are considering adding a new mantel or updating an existing one, you
should take a moment to consider exactly what you desire before getting started.
Since there is such a diverse range of options available, you need to have a
concept in mind. Cheap fireplace mantels come in a wide range of styles
(contemporary, rustic, antique, etc.) and can be crafted from stone, wood, and
marble. You will want to choose a material that complements your décor and is
able to withstand heat from the fire.
Some Considerations when Choosing Fireplace Mantels
Of course, one of the first things to consider when dressing up your fireplace
is your budget. Fireplace mantel accessories vary across a wide range of prices
and can be quite expensive depending on the material. Your best bet will be to
shop around for the best price before settling on a choice. Keep in mind that a
wood mantel will be much less expensive than one crafted of marble.
Once you have settled on the budget for your new mantel, your next consideration
is size. You will need to know the exact dimensions of your fireplace. Just
because you have fallen in love with a particular mantel does not mean that it
will fit your fireplace. The size of the room is also important when choosing a
mantel. Your new mantel should not be wider than the fireplace itself or
overwhelm the space in which it is placed.
Make sure you narrow down the design choices before embarking on your shopping
expedition. If not, you may suffer from sensory overload at the sheer amount of
choices available to choose from. There is a virtually an unlimited range of
colors, sizes, shapes, and styles available when it comes to fireplace mantels.
Having a clear concept of what you want before getting started will ensure you
are satisfied with the choice you make.
Accessorizing Your New Mantel
Once you have your new mantel in place, you will need
to choose accessories that complement the overall design of the room. Two of the
most common elements associated with fireplaces are the fireplace screen and
tools – both should blend well with the mantel you have chosen. For example, you
would not select a rustic tool set for a modern style fireplace and mantel.
Other accessories you might consider are a bit more personal. Instead of the
traditional logs and andirons, you may decide that fireplace candelabra placed
inside the fireplace suits your design tastes better. To further dress up your
fireplace, you may choose items such as mirrors or paintings to hang in the
space above the fireplace.
Living with the same old color design and the exact
same furnishings can often seem mundane. A number of the most effective ways to
search for tips are on the internet. If you would like for something to liven up
your own home, whether is upgrading your restroom, living area or just putting
in a couple of stylish touches here and there one of your best methods certainly
is the internet. There are actually a variety of resources over the internet,
one can find existing sites specifically to aid you plan out your space. On the
web you’ll find websites that allow you to enter your room and they allow you to
mix and match tones and/or furnishings.
Should you be scrambling for ideas on how to decorate your space don’t pay out
lots of money on mags. You will find just about all on the web; nearly all mags
have got a webpage where you could look up inspiration and ideas. A large amount
of on-line design mags contain useful programs to help you map out the new
décor. There are several weblogs available with hints and D.I.Y. guidance and
they are generally so easily available with the click of the mouse, there really
isn’t a better spot to search for suggestions in comparison to the online world.
A lot of online issues of design and style mags also have hyperlinks for getting
the piece of furniture utilized in their content articles, which I find very
useful sometimes.
Think of the internet as being a big treasure hunt, internet sites like Etsy and
Ebay are packed with fascinating stuff. The secret is to do research. I begin by
measuring the room or perhaps the place I have to decorate and next make use of
an online system to play with. Once i establish where everything is going I
start looking at textiles. Now, textiles are a tricky thing to purchase on the
net given that although you may like the brief description for the pure cotton
print, it does not really mean when you finally get it in the postal mail it
truly is everything you were looking for. So what I do is: I search for a number
of differerent materials online I want to make use of and pick out just a few I
would like to basically literally sense by using my fingertips, compare costs
from various dealers, then I set out and get them. You may want to purchase
samples, but if you are not a big brand name in the design market place often
you may have to pay for these.
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