Tag: Firebox (steam engine)

Fireplace Design

A fireplace is an architectural component that is composed of a space made especially to contain a fire. It is an opening made in the bottom of a chimney. The opening is typically framed in an elaborate manner by a mantel, or mantelpiece. The firebox or fire pit refers to the open space found below the mantel where the fire is burned for warmth. Although this space is sometimes used for cooking, it is generally used for room-heating purposes.…

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Zero Clearance Fireplace

The reality of the modern home includes a sense of movement and flexibility. People want their homes to be chic, yet functional. Old world masonry fireplaces encompass a significant amount of manpower and square footage in the modern home. The Zero Clearance Fireplace operates as a alternative to heavy construction. Zero Clearance Fireplaces are prefabricated heating structures that come in a variety of functions, aesthetics, and efficiencies. Because the central heating location or firebox can be enclosed in a variety of surfaces, the zero clearance fireplace will fit into any decor or room size. Consumers can choose from wood, stone, …

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