The Fireplace And The Fireplace Screen
Electric, gas and wood burning fireplace–these are three kinds of familiar fireplace. Having these beautiful pieces that keep you warm means that you have to take care of them. Taking good care of them means keeping them clean and in excellent condition. Otherwise, it may deteriorate. To prevent the dust or searing cinders from going to areas they aren’t supposed to be, a fireplace screen is effective in keeping your rugs or mat ash-free.
Especially when you and your family are having the time of your life, you wouldn’t enjoy being surprised with unexpected visitors like bats going down from your chimney. That is why a fireplace screen is necessary. And of course, to prevent your kids from getting too close to the flames, a screen is required to keep them out of harm’s way. And how do we maintain this? Every type of hearth needs different kinds of tidying and upkeep.
We can get going with the electric fireplace. You may find this one cheaper and easier to maintain. You do not have to have any firewood; you do not have to see that the kindling are aflame, as well as to see that they are all died out before sleeping. You do not have to scrub off filth, creosote, and cinders. All the same, you also still have to worry about the electric wires and the firebox. Make sure to vacuum them to guarantee they can keep their good shape. In using cleaning products, do not make use of any abrasive materials to avoid scratches and blotches on the material’s surface.
The kind of fireplace on the other hand that requires the most care and nursing is the gas fireplace. They also need cautious handling as they are most likely to generate fire. The first security check you should always do is the ventilation. If the ventilation is blocked and is left as is, it could blowup or fire up if you still keep on using it. Bring to mind that although gas fireplace are easy to handle when they are running smoothly, they can be deadly when left unrepaired. But still, compared to wood burning fireplace, gas fireplace are still more cost-effective.
And of course how can we all overlook the mother of all hearths? The wood burning fireplace. Most of houses we all know prefer to have them because there is nothing more authentic than a crackling wood while everyone gathers around and heat themselves. It also creates a homey feeling. Although of course, it requires the most care and maintenance. The number one problem is the creosote that builds up on the roof and the sides of the vent. So ensure to rub the sediment twice or thrice a year because they are extremely combustible–the main cause of chimney fire.
To prevent burns-keep your fireplace screen at hand. To deflect chimney fires-make your fireside tidy and safe every time. As long as you guarantee your fireplace is well maintained and in excellent condition, you can enjoy the heat of your hearth through the winter nights.
