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By Fanny Ungar. Fireplace. Published at Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 - 00:41:21 AM.

Stained glass fireplace screens are not as popular as the metal ones because they tend to be delicate and cannot endure fire. Aside from stained glass and metal, these screen’s is also available in tempered and leaded glass type that includes glass panels and metal frames. If you enjoy watching burning logs in your fireplace, it is recommended to have the glass type that can be clear and frosted. For the best fireplace screen purchase, it is recommended to ponder on the design, safety and the function. Doing your homework in researching the different fireplace screen types can help you find the best quality. Knowing certain information about fireplace screens and fireplace accessories can help you determine the appropriate fireplace parts to purchase.
Alternatively you can use veneer stones which are in fact real stones but thinner and therefore easy to work with. They give your fireplace the look of real stone but will save you money since they are much cheaper. One important point to consider when installing a heavy stone fireplace; do make sure that you have a strong ground floor which can support the weight of the structure. If you have any doubts, have a professional surveyor check it out before you start building. You may just need to reinforce the floor to support the weight of your new fireplace. More and more frequently I have clients who want me to custom build outdoor fireplaces in their backyards. Especially in this economy as homeowners maximize their property investment by taking "staycations" the backyard is becoming an oasis of outdoor enjoyment. Fireplaces have traditionally been thought of as wood burning but more and more homeowners are using gas logs as a beautiful and simple alternative to the wood burning fireplace.
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.
The way an electric fireplace insert works is quite simple. It involves placing an electric fireplace appliance into the center of the traditional fireplace. With the electronic variant now in place the ability for the traditional fireplace to emit heat is possible but it is no longer doing so by burning wood. While this is a very innovative method of using a fireplace but some may take a cynical look at the electric fireplace insert and say it is a bizarre concept because you already have a fireplace. Why would someone want to use an electric fireplace insert? There are a number of reasons.