Many homeowners dream of making their nest the most cozy, warm and at the same time, impressive. This is the purpose and serve to serve as a classic wood-burning fireplace for the house , fascinating with live sparkles of fire and the sound of crackling logs. What can be more beautiful than to be in a family circle near the fireplace and enjoy a joint leisure. If you wish to get a better acquaintance with the features of wood fireplaces for the home - our article will help you in this matter.
Specificity of wood fireplaces
Wood fireplaces for the house are the most common and familiar for us. In theory, they are properly called solid fuel, because dry wood, brown coal, pellets and peat are used as fuel for them. Externally, such fireplaces can differ in shape, size, material, installation location and style of design. But the structure of all is similar: necessarily a furnace, a chimney and an external part (facing). The wood burning fireplace for a country house can be of two types: closed and open. Practical and safer furnace with a closing door made of refractory glass. And an open fireplace allows you to enjoy the warmth and natural nature of a living fire.
Wood fireplaces have several drawbacks, which are important to take into account the owners of houses or villas:
- they are not designed to heat a room, but to create a cozy atmosphere (since only about 10-20% of the heat remains in the room, most of the heat goes into the chimney);
- for their installation a solid foundation is necessary, and the process itself takes a long time;
- During operation, periodic cleaning of the chimney, storage and storage of firewood is required.
An important advantage of a wood-burning fireplace for a house is the possibility of self-installation and cladding, which will significantly save your budget.
Types of wood fireplaces
In the place of installation wood fireplaces are classified into such types: wall, corner, built-in and island. Wall-mounted fireplaces have a back side directly near the wall. Usually, these are fireplaces of impressive sizes, which are installed in spacious living rooms. Angle variants of wood fireplaces are suitable for a small house. Thanks to the angular arrangement, the fireplace will become an ornament even for a cabinet or a small size bedroom. Built-in fireplaces are installed in the niches of walls or partitions, and they can be double-sided. But it is necessary to create them at the stage of building a house. Island fireplaces are the brightest representatives, because they are located in the center of the room on a special elevation or suspended from the ceiling.
Depending on the cladding material, wood fireplaces for the house are brick, stone, metal, tiled or plastered. A wood-burning fireplace made of bricks is an ideal option for a country-style interior. You can also do this by yourself, having previously studied all the nuances of the work and consulting with specialists.
There are also wood-burning fireplaces for the house, but it is optimal to use them for a summer house with the purpose of warming in the cool season. The fireplace quickly heats the air, and the stove keeps the heat in the room. Thus, you get the maximum heating effect. Most fireplaces are made of metal (cast iron or steel) with a heat-resistant glass door. They do not require a reinforced foundation and are simply installed in the house. In addition, they can warm up food if desired.
Traditional wood-burning fireplaces will best look in a classic or vintage interior. Built-in fireplaces of strict shapes from metal and glass will fit into minimalism or modern, and island fancy fireplaces will be the main highlight of a spacious loft-style room.
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