Its purpose is to protect the back wall from fire damage and usually features a design that adds to the home s décor.
Energy efficient fireplace design.
For a modern twist on traditional style look no further than this gorgeous hearth.
Install a fireback a cast iron plate that is placed at the back of your fireplace.
Fireplace inserts and gas fireplaces are even more efficient.
Fireplace inserts dramatically improve fireplace efficiency by blowing heat from the fire into the room and by limiting the amount of heat and conditioned air lost up the chimney.
Natural gas is the most popular choice for fireplaces among homeowners.
These inserts are equipped with glass or metal doors outside combustion air vents and heat circulation blowers.
Dimplex electronic fireplaces use 90 less energy than gas fireplaces to produce visual flames and are 100 efficient with no wasted energy.
This stunning design is all about modern clean lines.
Enjoy the unique benefits of dimplex electric fireplaces and create a warm focal point for your home while reducing environmental impact.
Consider these energy efficient wood burning fireplaces.
Fortunately new energy efficient fireplace designs are helping wood burning fireplaces achieve efficiency ratings of 75 or more.
The fireback improves the fireplace s efficiency by absorbing the heat from the fire and radiating the heat back into the room.
If you re adding a wood burning fireplace avoid the standard design which sends too much of your home s heated air up the chimney.
Mirrored glass fireplace idea.
The clear glass of the chimney.