They don’t just look great. They don’t just increase the value of your home or create a focal point for your living room or outdoor patio — fireplaces can also save you big money! Update your fireplace design and see a big drop in your energy bills. Follow these important tips:
– Older wood burning stoves draw the heat up and out of the chimney instead of inside your home. Check out the energy efficent plans that include an air intake that draws from the outside and combines it with a blower that forces the air into the room.
– Include the addition of a fireplace insert which will dramatically affect the effiecency of the design.
– For outdoor fireplaces, natural STONE is by far the most popular. Your choicesare virtually unlimited, and can include either a gas or wood burning feature. Obviously, the wood burning option is more energy efficient as it also adds drama to any outdoor environment.
Have fun with the mantel, fire box design, and hearth. Interesting and functional stone designs include a built in firewood storage area and unique seating options.
Have Fun! Now is the best time to get that fireplace project started – just in time for Fall! Call Rite-Loom today!