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    The document discusses different types of fireplaces including conventional masonry fireplaces, heat circulating fireplaces, and pre-built fireplaces. It describes the components and workings of conventional fireplaces and lists common fireplace furnishings and accessories.

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    FIREPLACE

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    The document discusses different types of fireplaces including conventional masonry fireplaces, heat circulating fireplaces, and pre-built fireplaces. It describes the components and workings of conventional fireplaces and lists common fireplace furnishings and accessories.

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    FIREPLACES

    Fireplac
    es
    - A home without a fireplace does seem to lack something a certain
    something, that is the heart of the home. There is always an element of
    security in known you could have a fire if necessary. Although
    fireplaces are no longer necessary for survival, a working fireplace with
    a cheerful fire blazing away exudes an atmosphere of happy congenital
    living and contributes to the feeling that this ls the good life. The mind
    always envisions the image of a crackling fire and enjoys the
    atmosphere of hospitality. rest and repose that is in the mind's eye. A
    fireplace suggests the comfort and contentment of quiet evenings before
    a blazing hearth.
    TYPES OF FIREPLACE
    CONVENTIONAL
    MASONRY FIREPLACE

    - This is often used where


    there is wide space and you
    can afford it. But conventional
    fireplaces are about 10%
    efficient. That is, 90 percent of
    the fire's heat goes up the flue.
    HEAT CIRCULATING FIREPLACE
    - This give off as much radiant heat as conventional
    types, but to this they add circulating air warmed by
    convection. These fireplaces have a double or
    triple·wall fire box with an intervening air space
    several inches wide. Vents at the bottom of the fire box
    draw cool air into this space between the inner and
    outer walls, where it is warmed. The heated air rises by
    convection to be expelled through vents located aboye
    the firebox opening or far· ther away-even to other
    rooms through ducts.
    HEAT CIRCULATING FIREPLACE
    PRE-BUILT - This type of fireplace makes it
    FIREPLACES possible to install a wood burning
    fireplace without concrete footings,
    without a masonry chimney, at
    lower cost, and in a room where
    structural considerations would
    otherwise rule out a fireplace.
    (usually for apartment dwellers,
    vacation homes, or remodelled and
    additional rooms).
    TWO BASIC TYPES OF PRE-BUILT FIREPLACES

    a. BUILT-IN PRE-BUILT - which is a conventional appearing


    fireplace usually built into a wall, with a brick or wood paneled wall,
    and a stone, concrete or tile hearth. (This is difficult to identify as
    metal or pre-built.)

    b. FREESTANDING METAL FIREPLACE - this is an obviously


    attractively metal, with striking an unusual shapes available.
    (Wrought iron or copper is preferred).
    HOW A CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE WORKS

    - Masonry Fireplaces are about 5,000 pounds (227 kilos) usually are
    found on the ground floor, through can be stocked one above the other
    in two storey buildings.

    A conventional fireplace has two main components:


    •The fireplace
    •The chimney
    FIREPLACE FURNISHINGS AND
    ACCESSORIES
    FIRE BASKET or
    LOG GRATE
    - to support the burning
    fuel.
    COAL HOD OR
    WOOD CARRIER

    - to carry and hold fuel.


    FIRE LIGHTER

    - to start a fire.
    TONGS, LOG
    FORK, and
    SHOVEL
    - feed the fire poker- stirs
    the Fire.
    BELLOWS

    - useful in stimulating the


    air Flame.
    METAL HOODS:
    Decorative and
    Functional
    - Copper sheets joined
    with standing seams make
    up. This attractive
    fireplace hood. Steel-
    lined but uninsulated, the
    warm metal effectively
    improves the fireplace's
    heating efficiency.
    METAL HOODS:
    Decorative and
    Functional
    Prefabricated metal hood
    makes for
    easy installation.

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