There's no other way to get the warm glow and pleasant smell of a wood fire.
Wood-burning fires are much better than gas ones.
Whether you use natural gas or propane, it won't heat as much as a wood fire or make as much smoke.
What is a Fireplace?
A fireplace is a large, well-ventilated building that is made to keep a fire safe.
Most of the time, they are made of materials that can stand up to fire, like brick or stone.
You put wood in the firebox, which is the inside of the fireplace. Then you can light it to start a fire.
The firebox is connected to the chimney by a hollow flue that goes up.
The chimney and flue let fresh air into the firebox, and the chimney and flue let smoke out of the firebox.
People have had fireplaces for a very long time.
Their simple design lets homeowners and their families enjoy the benefits of having a wood fire inside.
You can talk with family or guests in front of your fireplace instead of sitting around watching TV.
What is a wood burning stove?
A wood-burning stove, on the other hand, is a device that is used to heat a home or other indoor space by burning wood.
Wood-burning stoves are made to keep fires safe, just like fireplaces.
The main difference between the two is how they are made.
Wood-burning stoves are made up of several pre-made parts, while fireplaces are built as whole structures, usually out of brick or stone, but sometimes metal as well.
Stoves that burn wood have a firebox, a pipe for airflow, and a chimney.
The main place where wood is burned is, of course, the firebox.
The pipe that connects the firebox to the chimney is hollow and is called the ventilation pipe.
It works like a chimney by letting smoke out and letting fresh air in.
The vent pipe and chimney will let smoke out of the firebox.
At the same time, the chimney and ventilation pipe will bring fresh air into the firebox.
How much it costs to install a wood stove vs. a wood fireplace
If you want to buy and install a wood fireplace or stove, you should get ready to spend a lot of money.
Putting in a fireplace or wood stove in a home without a chimney or ventilation can be expensive. The same is true if your home doesn't have the right ventilation for either.
Potential Hazards
Unlike other energy sources, wood doesn't release carbon into the air and is good for the environment.
But when we talk about burning wood, we have to think about the harmful gases that are released into the room, such as carbon monoxide (CO).
CO emissions are different for each unit, but a wood-burning stove is less likely to pollute the house because the smoke rises up the chimney and out of the house.
In an open fireplace, on the other hand, there is a greater chance that a backdraft will release dangerous gases into the air. In a stove, on the other hand, the fire is separated from the rest of the room by a glass door.
The glass door not only keeps harmful gases out, but it also keeps burning embers from jumping out of the fireplace and hurting you or your family or causing damage to your home.
Meshes in fireplaces can stop sparks from flying out into the room, but they are not enough to stop all sparks from getting out.
Appeal to the eyes
And finally, the way it looks.
A fireplace is the most beautiful thing you can put in your home.
The best part (and almost the only pro) of installing a fireplace is that you can make it look like the rest of the house by adding tiles, bricks, marble, etc. This is not possible with a stock wood-burning stove.
In the end, though, the cons of putting in a fireplace far outweigh the pros, and a wood-burning stove is the best choice.
If you still can't decide between the two, our experts can help you find the right one for your home.
Choose from our many stoves and fireplaces to find the one that works best for you.
