Fireplace, Stove or Insert
Masonry Fireplace
Fireplaces are the traditional open hearth system that we are most familiar with. Just about all forms of the traditional fireplace can be properly identified as a masonry fireplace. A masonry fireplace may be constructed mainly of bricks that have been cured and fired, but treated to a façade of stones that are fixed in place with the aid of cement or other binders.
Woodstoves
A woodstove is the most popular, flexible and economical wood heating option. A stove can be located almost anywhere there is enough space and where its chimney can be properly routed. Some aspects of the design of wood stoves are related more to looks and personal preference than to performance. For example, there is no functional difference between cast iron or plate steel construction, and painted or enameled finishes. These differences affect appearance and cost but not heating performance.
Fireplace Insert
An insert is most often a woodstove that is designed to fit into a non-traditional chimney.
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