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Wood or Gas Fireplaces?
September 2021
September 2021
With the winter season quickly approaching, many homeowners are looking for efficient ways to relax and stay warm within their homes. And without a doubt, the fireplace is one of the most time-tested home accessories for staying warm. One can imagine sitting in a living room with family and friends as snow gently falls outside. One can just as easily imagine this conversation being illuminated by the gentle glow of a recently installed fireplace. This fall, installing a fireplace might be one of the best ways to increase the comfort of your home for both yourself and your guests.
But once one decides to buy a fireplace, they are immediately bombarded with a series of unexpected questions. Perhaps the most pressing of these questions is: Should you get a wood fireplace or a gas fireplace?
Wood Fireplace
The wooden fireplace is a classic, time-treasured image in the home. Images of flames dancing on the top of gently crackling wood immediately come to mind. This timeless image of comfort, however, comes with extra work. In order to use a wood fireplace, the homeowner must continually collect or buy dry wood. Each time the fireplace cools down, the remaining ash must be swept up – this prevents any piles of ash from blowing into the living room. Alongside this, the chimney should be inspected and cleaned at least once every year in order to prevent a house fire.
Gas Fireplace
The gas fireplace is the more technologically advanced of the two. At the flip of a switch, a fire shoots up from artificial logs and consistently burn until switched off. For many, the machine-generated flame of the gas fireplace will be a visual downgrade from the dancing flames of the wooden fireplace. The gas fireplace certainly makes up for this through its overwhelming convenience. The homeowner only needs to occasionally buy gas. There is thus no need to collect and chop dry wood or to annually clean a chimney.
Conclusion
Both a wood fireplace and a gas fireplace offer a rich aesthetic experience for anyone wanting to increase the comfort of their home this winter season. The wood fireplace is most often the less expensive of the two – but it also requires the most maintenance. On the other hand, the gas fireplace may not always look as authentic as the wood fireplace, but it requires much less work and is therefore easier to maintain. Both options are a source of heat and a great way to bring families and friends together. In order to have more of your questions answered and learn more about these wonderful products, contact The Fire Place, Pool, Spa, and Solar today!
But once one decides to buy a fireplace, they are immediately bombarded with a series of unexpected questions. Perhaps the most pressing of these questions is: Should you get a wood fireplace or a gas fireplace?
Wood Fireplace
The wooden fireplace is a classic, time-treasured image in the home. Images of flames dancing on the top of gently crackling wood immediately come to mind. This timeless image of comfort, however, comes with extra work. In order to use a wood fireplace, the homeowner must continually collect or buy dry wood. Each time the fireplace cools down, the remaining ash must be swept up – this prevents any piles of ash from blowing into the living room. Alongside this, the chimney should be inspected and cleaned at least once every year in order to prevent a house fire.
Gas Fireplace
The gas fireplace is the more technologically advanced of the two. At the flip of a switch, a fire shoots up from artificial logs and consistently burn until switched off. For many, the machine-generated flame of the gas fireplace will be a visual downgrade from the dancing flames of the wooden fireplace. The gas fireplace certainly makes up for this through its overwhelming convenience. The homeowner only needs to occasionally buy gas. There is thus no need to collect and chop dry wood or to annually clean a chimney.
Conclusion
Both a wood fireplace and a gas fireplace offer a rich aesthetic experience for anyone wanting to increase the comfort of their home this winter season. The wood fireplace is most often the less expensive of the two – but it also requires the most maintenance. On the other hand, the gas fireplace may not always look as authentic as the wood fireplace, but it requires much less work and is therefore easier to maintain. Both options are a source of heat and a great way to bring families and friends together. In order to have more of your questions answered and learn more about these wonderful products, contact The Fire Place, Pool, Spa, and Solar today!
The “burning season” continues
February 2021
February 2021
When wintry air swirls outside and chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, there is little question that “burning season” is in full swing. Traditionally, “burning season” has been taken to indicate the time of year when fireplaces are most in use, from around mid-October to mid-April. Of course, these dates aren’t set in stone. They simply give a general idea of the time of year when the weather makes us want a little extra warmth. When we begin to see our breath, it’s time to set the fireplace ablaze. But when the flowers begin to bloom and slumbering animals come out, it’s time for our fireplace to go into hibernation.
Since we are in the heat of the burning season right now (pun intended), if you have an indoor fireplace, it’s probably being put to use pretty consistently. If you don't already have an indoor fireplace, we are happy to offer our expertise in helping you identify one that best suits your home, needs, and budget.
However, regardless of whether you have one at this point or not, we think it is important to note that fireplaces come in a variety of forms and serve many different purposes. Certainly, fireplaces are a great investment as a secondary heat source. But they also play a social role in the life of the home: fireplaces are there to be gathered around.
As the “traditional" burning season comes to an end, you may be tempted to think that you have to abandon all the social benefits of a fireplace until heat is required again. Not so fast! That’s what outdoor fireplaces are for!
With Spring on the horizon, we encourage you to consider the many wonderful outdoor fireplaces that we sell and install. Let us help you find a fire pit to complete your outdoor space! With an indoor and outdoor fireplace, you have the perfect excuse to entertain friends and family at any point in the year, no matter the weather!
Since we are in the heat of the burning season right now (pun intended), if you have an indoor fireplace, it’s probably being put to use pretty consistently. If you don't already have an indoor fireplace, we are happy to offer our expertise in helping you identify one that best suits your home, needs, and budget.
However, regardless of whether you have one at this point or not, we think it is important to note that fireplaces come in a variety of forms and serve many different purposes. Certainly, fireplaces are a great investment as a secondary heat source. But they also play a social role in the life of the home: fireplaces are there to be gathered around.
As the “traditional" burning season comes to an end, you may be tempted to think that you have to abandon all the social benefits of a fireplace until heat is required again. Not so fast! That’s what outdoor fireplaces are for!
With Spring on the horizon, we encourage you to consider the many wonderful outdoor fireplaces that we sell and install. Let us help you find a fire pit to complete your outdoor space! With an indoor and outdoor fireplace, you have the perfect excuse to entertain friends and family at any point in the year, no matter the weather!
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