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Fireplace Design Ideas -Types Of Fireplaces
Types of fireplaces such as masonry, gas, electric, pre fabricated and woodstoves are available today. Fireplace design ideas depend on factors such as the area to be covered and the purpose that it needs to serve.
While masonry fireplaces in which natural wood is burnt might be a common sight in old, large houses, gas fireplaces are the most common these days because they are easy to install and use. Although masonry fire places may have an old world charm of their own, they are not the most effective means of heating the house as a large amount of heat escapes through the chimney.
A wide range of gas fireplaces are available and out those the top vent gas fireplace is the one that can be installed to replace an existing wood burning fireplace. These fireplaces design ideas do not require wood or matches and can be turned on at the flip of a switch!
An electric fireplace is also convenient for warming smaller sitting areas and there is no facility to install a chimney. An added advantage of these types of fireplaces is that they reduce heating cost significantly.
A prefabricated fireplace is also known as a zero-clearance fireplace design ideas as they are highly insulated and can be installed in the proximity of combustible materials. They are often a good choice in new construction as they are lighter in weight and faster and easier to install than standard masonry fireplaces.
A wood stove is made from cast iron or brick line welded plate steel and is essentially a metal container for fire. Since most modern woodstoves are airtight and allow the amount of air feeding the flame to be controlled in some manner, they tend to be highly efficient.
Cottage Fireplace News
Owner plans to raze historic Nags Head cottage (The Virginian-Pilot)
NAGS HEAD When Robbie Morris bought the Winslow cottage, he had no intention of tearing it down. But after nearly a year working to preserve the 1929 structure, Morris said his best intentions have been frustrated and his wallet has been depleted. The oceanfront house, part of the Nags Head Beach Cottage Row Historic District, is to be torn down as early as next week.
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NewBridge on the Charles Opens Model Cottage (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DEDHAM, Mass.----NewBridge on the Charles , a continuing care retirement community being developed in Dedham, Mass. by Hebrew SeniorLife, today announced the opening of its first model cottage.
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Stratford’s styling earns second look (The Oklahoman)
Whether you call it a bungalow, cottage, or North American chalet, the Stratford’s distinctive Craftsman styling with its varied roof lines, strut-detailed gables, stone veneer chimney cladding and post supports invite people to pause and take a second look. Knee-braced posts support an expansive deck on the left, which could come in handy to take in the views down the slope. But there’s no ...
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