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SPONSORED BYWINTER IS COMING:Find the right heating option for your homeThe facts behind three of today’s most popular home heating sources.Nothing turns a house into a home more than a warm and welcoming feelingyou get when you walk through the door. Whether a wood-burning fireplace,free-standing stove or masonry heater, modern heat sources can bring thatinstant warmth and style to a room or an entire house — often with energyefficient and cost-saving affects to boot.
GETTING STARTEDPHOTOS COURTESY OF TULIKIVIUNLESS OTHERWISE STATEDBecause of the many options, choosing the right heat source for your home can be an overwhelmingtask. To get started, ask yourself these five questions to help identify the right unit for you.1.Where will you place your home’s heating source?With today’s venting options, fireplaces, stoves, inserts and other hearth appliances canbe installed almost anywhere in your house. Consider placing a unit in nontraditionallocations, such as the kitchen, home office or master bedroom or bath. Even creating anoutdoor living room by installing a fireplace on your patio or deck is a very popular trend.
2.Do you want a fire for itsaesthetic appearance orfor its warmth?Some heating products are simply decorative,while others are extremely efficient andbeautiful to watch at the same time. Howmuch heat output does your space require?Also, think about if you’re planning on usingyour heat source for cooking food items(think pizza, casseroles, bread — you nameit). Answering this question can lead youtoward different options.
3.What fuels areaccessible to you?Use the HPBA fuel efficiency calculator (hpba.org) to determine yourbest options and savings based onyour local fuel availability: wood,natural gas, propane, wood pellets,coal, oil or electricity. Retailers alsocan help you decide on the bestheating fuel, factoring in your climate, floor plan and lifestyle.4.5.Are you concernedabout having heatduring power outages?One of the benefits of most hearth products is that they can operate during power outages, when you need the heat themost. While there are emergency options(think kerosene heaters and temporarystoves), permanent wood-burning options like masonry heaters and fireplaces will heat your home every day — evenduring unexpected outages. Just makesure you have enough fire wood on handand be sure to equip your house with acarbon monoxide detector for safety.How much of yourhome do you wantto heat?Once you decide whether to use yourheat source to warm one room, livingzones or your entire house, your localdealer can help you determine theright size appliance for your home.
POPULAR HEATINGOPTIONSOnce you have an idea of what you’d like out of yourheating system in terms of performance, heating capability and aesthetic, it’s time to choose. While there are anumber of hearth options to pick from, there are threemain types to consider.
Masonry HeatersMasonry heaters are gaining in popularityas one of the cleanest and most efficientwood-burning technology options for thehome. Constructed entirely from stone,several thick pieces comprise the top,sides and back of these heaters. Inside,the stone directly absorbs the heat fromthe small, hot fire, while outside, it slowlyradiates heat into the room from itspolished surface. Many of these heatersare made specifically from soapstonebecause of its heat-retaining propertiesthat produce a steady heat that makesthem a perfect choice for all climates.The stone of a masonry heater absorbsheat making it safe to the touch, makingit a smart option for homes with youngchildren or pets.Another unique benefit of masonryheating: these units also can be used forcooking, as some models allow you to burnwood separately in a bake oven. Becauseof the even-heat qualities inherent tothese heaters, the whole unit warmssteadily from top to bottom, ensuringwell-cooked meals without much effort.This time-tested heating method ispaired with top-of-the-line engineeringand innovative designs in most currentmodels. Prefabricated options are available, including site-built units and one-ofa-kind designs. Because of their weight,masonry heaters do require a solid foundation, but only have to be fired a coupleof times a day and can even heat yourhome over night. The firebox and shapeof the heater also are designed to preventthe creation of tar inside the chimney so,if burned properly, these heaters need almost no cleaning or maintenance.
Fireplacesfirebox enclosed within a steel cabinet. Ablanket of insulating air keeps the outerwall cool and land spacers surroundingthe cabinet allow it to be installed in closeproximity to the wood framing, giving themtheir name “zero-clearance fireplaces.”Because factory-built fireplaces usea safe, lightweight chimney, they do notneed any additional footing or structuralsupport. With that said, if the materialyou choose to face your fireplace is heavy,such as real stone, your floor might needadded support to hold the extra weight.Factory-built fireplaces are available in arange of sizes, and can be open on one,two ("see-through" and corner models),three ("peninsula") or four sides ("oasis").Brick, stone, marble and other facingmaterials can be combined with yourchoice of mantels to suit your decor.FOTOLIA.COM/BMAKFireplaces remain the most popularchoice, and they fit in nicely with therustic materials often found in a log ortimber home. While some fireplacesare still made from traditional brick andmortar (or stone, as if the case with manycustom wood homes), many new optionsare engineered and pre-built by majormanufacturers.A factory-built fireplace is actually a
Freestanding StovesTOP: ONOVAn incredibly versatile hearth product, stoves areavailable in a wide selection of sizes and styles, makingthem a smart option for almost any type of home.Stoves are made of steel, stone or cast iron, and finishesinclude porcelain enamel and high-temperature paintin an array of colors. They also typically feature a pieceof front-facing ceramic glass to provide fire viewing.Freestanding stoves, which burn wood, gas,coal, wood pellets or oil, are generally used to heata specific room or zone of the house. Stoves are veryefficient and control of the fire, heat output, burn timesand installation options have been greatly improvedin recent years. If your wood-burning stove is largeenough, you also can use it to cook small amounts offood by placing pots and pans on top of the stove witha roaring fire inside. While controlling the heat can bea bit challenging, cooking on a free-standing stove is agreat option for those trying to conserve fuel and feeda small group.
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