Chimeneas, Fire and Design S.L
Whether you are ready to add a fireplace to your home or you are looking to upgrade your current fireplace, coming up with fireplace design ideas is an important first step. But what should you look for in fireplace design and what is involved?
With the rising costs of all types of energy, more and more people are looking at upgrading their fireplaces to help heat their homes. Having a fireplace design that is energy efficient only makes sense. Not only will it help in better heating for your home, but it will also lower those heating bills.
The problem with your typical wood burning fireplace is that most of the heat is going up the chimney instead of in your home. The reason for this is that the fireplace is drawing in the surrounding air and then sending it straight up the chimney.
Any type of energy efficient fireplace designs should include an air intake that will draw in air from the outside and combine it with a blower that will force the heated air out into the room.
Another important area is the addition of a fireplace insert. It will also dramatically affect the efficiency of any fireplace design. The fireplace insert can also have an outside air intake built into its design. The insert will hold in the heat and allow the blower to send it out into the room instead of losing most of it out the chimney.
The best way to go about remodelling your fireplace is first by looking in a number of magazines. Choose a number of models which you like and cut out the pictures. Once you have about 5 or 10 cut-outs, sit down and look at the pictures. You will notice common features in all of the pictures you have chosen. These will be the features you’re going to want to add to your fireplace.
Once you’ve decided which features you want to add or change, hire a professional to do the work for you. Hiring a professional will ensure the work is done specifically to your preferences.
Given the different choices as far as fuel, materials for your fireplace surround, various price levels, and so on, it is very important that you visit several showrooms to be sure that you have a good feel for the available models. This way, you are much better equipped to decide what best fits with your home’s existing décor and your personal tastes.
Always ensure that the fireplace which you are purchasing has been sized for the area that you intend to heat and your local climate. Much of the time, fireplaces have an area heating capacity rated in square feet. Remember that these numbers are usually based on either 7’ or 8’ ceilings, so it is important to ensure that the installer knows the size of your home so that they can ensure the fireplace’s ability to heat it.
Chimeneas, Fire and Design S.L.
Calle el Califa 564
Nueva Andalucia
T: 951 275 693 M: 617 649 583
www.pais-chimeneas.com
info@pais-chimeneas.com
 BEFORE AND AFTER A fireplace remodelling project recently completed for a client by Chimeneas, Fire and Design S.L. in Nueva Andalucia. The clients request was to upgrade their current woodburning brickwork fireplace to a more energy efficient design |
Fireplace Design
Design | Issue 5 — February and March 2009
Design | Issue 5 — February and March 2009
| Subscribe to newsletter | Printfriendly version · Send to friend |
