A warm fire in a fireplace  or stove will add ambiance to any room.  If you've never owned one, you might be curious about how to incorporate one into your living area. Explore the list of frequently asked questions in the guide below to learn more about them. 

3 Commonly Asked Questions About Fireplaces

How do you determine where to place a fireplace?

-  The first consideration will be where you spend the most time in your home. You want the warmth to be at the core of your family activities.

-  Secondly, you will need an outside wall in order to properly vent the fireplace or stove you choose.

-  Next, if your choice is for a gas burning appliance, you may want to be close to the existing gas lines in the basement as a cost saving measure.

What are the benefits of a fireplace or stove addition?

You will enjoy the comfort, ambiance, and warmth of a fire in your daily activities,  The soothing effect of watching the flames can calm your spirit and help you relax.  

Zone heating the primary living space will allow you to save on your heating bills and you can turn down your whole house furnace and keep the central area at a warmer temperature.

When the power goes out your central space will be a safe and warm place for your family to gather with any stove or fireplace.

Also, after enjoying your purchase, if you were to sell your home the fireplace or stove would be a capitol Improvement that many purchasers are looking for when searching for a home.

How do I start the process?

Find a local retailer which has been in the business for more than a couple years and offers both installation and service on their products.  Visit their showroom prepared with pictures of your room and general measurements to nearby windows from your choice of location. After, viewing the options available and discussing general costs you would choose a product and request an in home estimate on the full installation.

Don’t delay in committing to a project with a deposit up to one half of the total cost.  Your material will be ordered and you will be in line for installation.  Professional installation will generally only take a half day for a fireplace or stove and venting.  If you are enclosing a zero-clearance fireplace in a false wall then a separate contractor may be needed for framing and finishing the outer surround.

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