The right fireplace for your home. When choosing a fireplace for your home, you will need to decide what style will fit with your decor and budget. A new fireplace can be made from different materials, such as marble and limestone. These days you can choose to have wood burning or gas fires instead of electric appliances which are quickly becoming obsolete.
Reproductions are very good quality and they also mean you can get a fireplace that suits your taste without being restricted by how old your house is. Antique fireplaces are popular but they are very rare as most were destroyed in the Sixties and Seventies when real fires weren’t in fashion. It is possible to get reproductions of Georgian and Victorian fireplaces.
Carrara marble appeals to people because of its striking look with veins of white running through the cream surface. Jura stone is a fairly affordable option that still provides a beautiful look and is made from unappealing sheets of marble covered with one of two finishes. Agean limestone is widely used and each piece will have its own unique look, as is also the case with Portuguese limestone, which is also popular.
The majority of people who have the option prefer to have a real, solid fuel fire as the visual effect is second to none. Electric fires appeal to minimalists and look striking in contemporary homes where they blend in well without dominating the room. Gas fires provide an easy source of heat and modern versions look far better than those of yesteryear, which often seemed cheap.
The right fireplace for your home will be something that suits your taste, so don’t be swayed by a feeling that something else would be more appropriate for the age of your property. Go for a fireplace that complements the room. Pick a fuel source that suits your way of living.
If you live in Ontario you will require a WETT Inspection by your insurance company. A certified WETT technician will inspect all the visible parts of your appliance and check clearances to combustibles. He will pass your unit if no problems are found. When looking for a Certified WETT inspector visit the Barrie WETT Inspector