We all love the beauty and character of an open-hearth fireplace, but how do we make them heat efficient and thus practical. Your fireplace can play a large part of your in-house heating system, while maintaining the eye-catching appeal of the traditional flicker of home. 

Since an unvented conventional fireplace can actually take heat that is already in your home and draw it outside, the solution, first off, lies in finding a fireplace insert. For the busier lifestyle take a look at the new advances made with gas models. If you still prefer wood heat, a vented air circulating system allows up to 90% of heat produced to stay in your house.

Energy efficiency although important, is not the only consideration when installing a fireplace. Your facing options should be chosen with the decor and use of the room in mind. For more formal areas, rich dark woods or marble, trimmed with brass accessories can make an elegant selection. River rock and brick are perfect for a casual setting and the cottage.

Various regulations are specified for fireplaces and wood stoves. For this reason it is wise to discuss with a reputable company any concerns when you are ready to purchase your fireplace insert. In doing this, you can be secure in the knowledge that you are gaining the benefit of many years of experience and the most up-to-date solutions available for your heating system.