Have you decided the allure of a warm, toasty fire is something you can no longer resist? Is the purchase of a fireplace in your future? There are many options depending on your needs, where you plan on installing the fireplace, and your budget. Below are some things to think about and consider.
1) Is your fireplace going to be in a new home youre constructing or are you adding one to an existing home? As you probably expect, its much easier to put in a fireplace if youre building a new home or putting one in an addition youre adding on. If you are adding one to an existing home, you need to consider the following. Is there an existing chimney I can use for venting and is it in good shape? If I dont have a chimney to use for venting is there somewhere I can place the fireplace so that it can directly vent outside? Or am I considering a vent-free fireplace?
2) What type of fireplace do you want? Would you like a wood-burning fireplace? If you are venting your fireplace through a chimney, the chimney needs to be in good working order. If you dont have a chimney or if it will be very expensive to get the chimney working properly another option for venting your...