Choosing Your Perfect Fireplace: A Guide to Finding Your Ideal Hearth 

Choosing to add a fireplace to your home could be a big decision. However, it’s an exciting decision to make for you and your family. There are so many options on the market today that it may feel overwhelming. Rest assured, we will help you decide the right type of fireplace and stylistic choices such as a hearth as well. 

First of all, let’s take a closer look at the different fireplace options on the market. While there are many, the three most popular options are wood, gas, and electric. 

Wood Fireplaces

Wood fireplaces are timeless and provide the charm of a crackling fire that is loved by many. This type of fireplace comes with the benefit of providing heat to your home completely independent from electricity. So even if you have a power outage you are in good shape. However, one potential deterrent for homeowners is the required upkeep which could be costly and bad if neglected. Years ago, this would just be normal, but now there are several alternatives to consider. 

Gas Fireplaces

Gas fireplaces allow homeowners to enjoy a cozy fire, without the worry of continuously supplying firewood, tending to the fire, and regular maintenance and upkeep. This option provides a quick and easy on and off option and is very efficient. However, upfront it can be expensive if you don’t have a gas line present  

Electric Fireplaces

Electric fireplaces are the least genuine of the fireplace types as they give homeowners the illusion of a fire without actually having a fire. The unit projects moving flames and most come with a heating component. But this can get costly as it’s connected to your electricity and will increase your monthly bill.  Additionally, it’s electricity-dependent; so, if the power is out, so is your fireplace unless you have a backup energy supply. 

I’ve decided, now what?

Once you have your preferred fireplace type decided, you can move on to logistics and aesthetics. For the former, it’s best to call a trusted chimney professional to get your install planned. For the latter, you have a few choices.

Hearths are an important aesthetic component of a fireplace. They are the material directly around the fireplace. They play a very important role as they are typically non-combustible and mitigate the risk of sparks catching and starting a fire. However, you do have some choices when it comes to your hearth. It can be constructed of stone, brick, or ceramic. While building codes often require a hearth for wood and gas fireplaces, it’s not required for electric fireplaces. This can be a financial save as well as a space save if you’re tight on room

Ready to install? Call Fire N’ Stone

Fire N’ Stone has been the go-to chimney and fireplace contractor in the central New Hampshire area since 1999. We offer a full range of services, including chimney sweeping, inspections, rebuilding, repairs, maintenance, custom stonework, and more. We can surely assist you with deciding on and installing your new hearth. 

Call us today at 603-293-4040 to book!