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A fireplace is an architectural element consisting of a space designed to contain a fire, generally for heating but sometimes also for cooking. The space where the fire is contained is called a firebox or firepit; a chimney or other flue allows gas and particulate exhaust to escape the building. While most fireplaces are constructed in building interiors, sometimes outdoor versions are created for evening warmth, outdoor cooking or decorative purposes.
Uses
In colder climates throughout the world, the fireplace or hearth has traditionally been the central feature of the household, as it gives warmth to aid survival through an extended winter. The sensation of direct heat, and the mesmerizing leaps and flickers of a wood fire, make its use enjoyable in cold conditions even today.
As a result, people gather around a fireplace for conversation, planning, or sex in a more intimate fashion. After the workday, it is often the place a family meets at night before retiring to sleep. One famous use of this tradition in the United States during the Great Depression was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "fireside chats", weekly radio addresses in which he made use of the family gathering time to state his views on issues of national importance.
Types of fireplace
In many places, coal, wood or peat burning fires are being replaced by cleaner and often safer natural gas and electric systems. Some governmental agencies have placed a partial ban on solid fuel burning fireplaces based upon air pollution concerns. Gas fireplaces very often burn off a small amount of their fuel in a flickering display meant to recall that of a wood fire. Alternatively, flame-shaped paper streamers wave vertically in the air, held up by the updraft produced by a heating element. Many lower priced new homes are not equipped with a fireplace at all, its heating function long since taken over by central heating and its social function by the home entertainment center. Some fireplaces have been closed off not allowing them to be used, either the top of the chimney has a concrete slab installed over it or the bottom has had a board nailed to it. This is so the fireplace doesn't suck out warm air. Prefab fireplaces have become popular because of their lower construction cost but offer a limited range of sizes and styles. Brick or stone fireplaces have greater durablity and can be designed to meet exact specifications for opening size, depth, and facing material. They also cost a lot more to build. More on [ Fireplace ]
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Design Specialties, Inc. - Manufacturer of glass fireplace doors, enclosures, screens and accessories for the hearth. Includes a dealer locator.
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Earthcore Industries Inc. - Supplier of standard, vent free, and patio fireplaces constructed from Icelandic volcanic stone. Includes specifications and dimensioned drawings.
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Fireplace Fronts - Manufacturer of fireplace fronts, surrounds and mantels.
Foyers Valcourt Inc. - Manufacturer of wood burning fireplaces. Includes manuals and photo gallery. In English and French.
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Hot Art - Makers of freestanding ceramic fireplaces. Includes installation instructions.
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Illinois Isokern Corp - Manufactures modular masonary fireplaces for gas or wood burning. Includes product comparisons and CAD specifications available for download.
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Majestic Distributing Inc. - Supplier of gas and woodburning fireplaces in the Chicago land area.
Marble Hill Fireplaces Limited - Supply a range of contemporary and antique fireplace mantels, burnished cast iron interiors, and firebaskets. Located in the United Kingdom.
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Monessen Hearth Systems - Manufacturer of ventless and direct vent fireplaces. Also makes vented and vent free gas logs.
Old Mill Mantels - Manufacturer of custom fireplace mantels, built-ins, cabinet mantels, and entertainment centers.
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Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited - Manufacture wood and gas fired stoves, fireplaces and inserts. Features build a stove and dealer locator.
Pearl Mantels, Inc. - Manufacturer of fireplace mantels and surrounds. Has a distributor list.
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Superior Clay Corporation - Manufacture Rumford fireplaces, masonry chimneys, chimney pots, and clay bake ovens. Features plans and instructions and listing of specifiers.
Supreme Inc. - Develop and manufacture a range of fireplaces inserts and chimney liners. Includes retailer listing. Canada.
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Temco Fireplace Products, Inc. - Producer of gas and wood-burning fireplace products for home builders, remodelers, and consumers. Products include woodburning and gas fireplaces and gas log sets. Features product manuals and a factory tour.
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Wilkening Fireplace Company - Design and manufacture of efficiency wood burning fireplaces. Features installation specifications and examples of installed units.
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