A fireplace can be an existing masonry space where wood is burnt and vented outside via a chimney. These are usually built with brick, stone, or tile and they connect seamlessly to the chimney and flue. A fireplace can also be a factory-built unit that is framed into a home using non-combustible materials. This type is also exhausted outside although, a chimney won’t necessarily be required depending on the fuel. For example, a gas fireplace can be vented using a flexible venting system and a smaller port on the outside of the house. Wood burning fireplaces look and feel just like the traditional wood-burning options, however, we’ve updated them to be more energy efficient with better burning efficiencies. And finally, don’t discount the electric fireplace options, allowing for versatile, vent free, installation just about anywhere you can imagine.

Installing a new fireplace in your home is ideal when the house is being built, if you already have a fireplace and are replacing it or are doing a renovation. Installation options depend on the fuel type, where wood-burning would require the most work, gas is a bit in-between, and electric being the easiest as there is no venting required. Any fireplace chosen is framed into a wall and venting added as needed. The upside to a fireplace is that you do not sacrifice viewing area and the styles are endless.