Wood burning fireplaces with their glowing warmth have been the gathering place in homes for centuries.
Christmas Holidays are always remembered with a photograph in front of the fireplace. Wood burning
fireplaces are a great source of heat.
As a sole heating source (heating an entire home) a fireplace has a difficult time. Centuries ago before the
invention of the wood stove, homes had several fireplaces, many had a fireplace in every room. When a
fireplace burns wood it produces heat, heat rises up the chimney and out into the cold air. The hotter the
fire the more heat is pushed up the chimney. A wood burning fireplace pulls hot air from the other rooms in
your home and the hot air masses in the fireplace room before it goes up the chimney. This leaves the
rooms farthest from the fireplace cold. Having a wood burning fireplace at either end of the home tends to
pull the heat from fireplace to fireplace spreading the warmth through out the entire home. A fireplace in
every room created a very warm home.
Today most homes only have one wood burning fireplace. The best way to heat an entire home with wood
is called an insert. This is a wood burning stove that is inserted into the fireplace. A wood stove is a slow
burn. You are able to control the burn with dampers and air controls. By allowing a little air in and closing
down the damper heat is generated back into your room where it will spread through out your entire home.
Wood stove inserts have increased in prices over the years. The demand for alternative heat has been
fueled by higher natural gas and heating oil costs. Wood stove inserts are running from $750 to a high of
$3,000. Shop around for the best prices and don’t be afraid to ask when the next sale is.
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Wrought Iron Fireplace Tool Sets - Forged iron
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Bellows - Fireplace bellows
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Gas Fireplace Glass Cleaner - How to remove the white film from gas logs.
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Wood Stoves - Cast iron VS Steel which one is best.
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Gift Baskets - Great gift ideas for the fireplace owner. Truly housewarming gifts.
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Chimney Caps - Selecting the right one
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Child Safety Screens - Wood stove screens designed to keep children away from the hot wood stove.
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Fireplace Glass Doors - selecting the door for your fireplace.
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Fireplace Accessory -
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Fireplace Glass Door -
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Fireplace Mantels - Designer fireplace mantels
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Firewood Log Racks - Firewood storage racks
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Firebacks - Put the heat from your fireplace back into your home
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Fireplace Screens - Find the right screen for your fireplace.
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Fireplace Tool Sets - Designer finishes for your home decor
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Mesh Screens - Mesh curtain fireplace screens
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Fireplace Accessories - Everything you need for your fireplace
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Log Carrier - Firewood log carrier
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Catalytic Combustors - Wood stove replacement catalytic combustors
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Fireplace Glass Cleaner - Glass cleaner for wood stoves and fireplace glass doors
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Fireplace Deodorant - Stops the creosote smell in your home.
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Dryer Vent Brushes - Pellet stove and dryer vent brushes.
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Wood Stove Accessories - Everything to keep your wood stove burning.
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Fireplace Grate Heater - Reclaim the heat from your fireplace.
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Humidifiers - Wood Stove Kettles and Steamers put moisture back in your home.
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Steamers - Wood stove steamers
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Lock Top Dampers - Chimney cap with a self sealing damper
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Log Rack - Firewood storage racks
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Chimney Brushes - Which one to select to sweep your chimney.
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Hearth Gloves - Fire resistant hearth gloves
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Fireplace Inserts
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The House of Fire
Travis Industries manufactures Lopi and Avalon wood stove inserts. Offering a full line here is the current
list of products. Endeavor; Fireplace Xtrordinair; Freedom; Freedom Bay; French Country;
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Blaze King
Manufactures fireplace inserts Princess Insert PI-1010, Briarwood II Insert,
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Wood Burning Fireplaces
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Heatnglo
Manufacturer of wood burning fireplaces
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