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Sat, Aug 18, 12 at 20:14
| I've got this magnificent brick fireplace in the center of my house, and would like it to throw off optimum heat when in use. I do not want to invest in an insert or in a freestanding stove, so these options are off the table.
Do fire backs, either steel or cast iron, actually cast more heat into a room? If so, what should I look for? Also, do those tubular wood grates, with or without blowers, work? Some of them are pricey, so here again, I need your suggestions. Thanks, all.
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| hi. firebacks do throw more heat into the room as they heat up and act as a radiator for the fire. typically an open fire only has radiant heat. is really not efficient(15%).but looks great. the fireback gives more radiance but more than that protects the structure. to get it to work right though, ventilation is a key factor- the size of the opening in the fireplace and the size and height of the chimney. good luck with your fire and it would always be a requirement to fit a carbon monoxide alarm. |
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