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Published at Saturday, September 15th, 2018 - 23:12:51 PM. Fireplace. By Chiara Bleich.

This said however, in any wood burning fireplace it is vital to use the right kind of wood that is cut to a convenient size. Hardwoods such as oak or fruitwood are the best option as they give off the most heat. Softwoods such as birch give off a good heat but tend to be consumed pretty quickly, while pine contains a lot of spark forming resin that can spit all over your floor or rug. Ideally, logs should measure between 9 and 14 inches long although it doesn’t hurt to use a couple of larger logs on your fire to give it a bit of character. Only ever use seasoned wood in your fireplace. If you try to burn green wood the heat produced by combustion must dry the wood before it will burn and you risk a buildup of creosote in your chimney which creates an imminent fire hazard. In addition by using well seasoned wood you will you get a much hotter fire; thus creating more heat for your home. It is worth bearing in mind that all wood for burning should be seasoned for a minimum of six months and stored under cover, so it is best to buy and stack firewood well in advance of the coldest months.

Now moving on to modern fireplaces and the look they can provide your place with some outstanding modern fireplace accessories. The accessories that accompany a fireplace should be selected wisely so that the functionality of the fireplace can be released to the maximum. Stylish and well designed accessories such as log holders, patio fire pits, andirons, screens for the fireplace and log stands are perfect buys when you are planning out a charming and stylish fireplace. Patio fireplaces have also gained skyscraping heights of popularity in the times of today. The accessories for patio fireplaces may include stuff like wrought iron, modish and classy patterns in wood, etc.