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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Deon Melchior | Posted under Home Improvement
Choosing what wood burning stoves and fireplaces to purchase
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The wood-burning fireplace certainly holds a warm place in the hearts of many. It is a beautiful and traditional means of heating a room as well as increasing its aesthetic appeal, and it is because of this that working fireplaces add to the resale value of any home, making them a sound investment all around. However in recent years, a wide variety of alternatives to the traditional fireplace have come onto the market, offering the discerning buyer many options to choose from when choosing which sort of fireplace or stove to buy. Just a few of the many models available are electric fireplaces, electric stove, airtight wood-burning stoves, pellet-burning stoves and stoves that will burn a variety of fuels, including natural gas, alcohol and even corn! How do I decide between all of those wood-burning fireplaces and stoves? The first factor you will want to take into consideration when deciding between a wood-burning fireplace and a woodstove is the cost of fuel. In many areas wood is one of the cheapest and most readily available fuels, so a wood-burning fireplace or an enclosed woodstove are more logical, economical choices to make than some of the other models available. However, if you live in an area where wood is scarce and/or expensive, it may be more economical in the long run to purchase an electric or gas-burning fireplace. If you are interested in buying a more environmentally-friendly option, the fireplaces that burn natural gas, alcohol or corn are all excellent choices; a visit to your nearest fireplace vendor will give you a much clearer idea of what you will be looking at in terms of maintenance costs for each of these models. What are some factors in purchasing a wood-burning stove and fireplace besides cost? Costs aside, you will want to take a close look at the various characteristics of each one. A wood-burning fireplace has a lovely traditional feel to it, and is what most people think of when they think of a fireplace. Wood also has that special distinctive aroma that so many people enjoy, and a fireplace will give all family members and friends the full benefit of the snap and crackle of the flames and that lovely smell of wood smoke. Of course, this is the very reason many people also choose to not purchase a fireplace but prefer to buy a wood-burning stove instead. Many people nowadays have problems with allergies but still want the aesthetic beauty of a wood-burning fireplace, so they will choose an electric or gas-burning fireplace. These will generate heat and come in a wide range of models, and are often an economical choice. Similarly, the pellet-burning stoves and those that burn alternative fuels such as alcohol and corn can be both environmentally- and allergy-friendly choices for families that wish to consider one or both factors. Look around to find the best deals. If, however, you live in an area where wood is the only economical choice for fuel, you might want to consider purchasing an airtight woodstove. These stoves burn wood like a traditional fireplace, but are sealed in such a way as to minimize all allergic effects. While some people feel that woodstoves lack some of the aesthetic appeal of fireplaces, most of them do have doors made of tempered glass that still allow people to see the flames without having to breathe in the smoke, making them a safe and economical choice for many families to enjoy. About The Author: Deon Melchior is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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