Fire Places: A Practical Design Guide to Fireplaces and Stoves Indoors and Out

Whether you are planning a new indoor or outdoor fireplace, recasting an existing one, or shopping for a stove, there are a lot of choices of materials and finishes available to you. What are the best selections? That depends on the building codes, your budget, and your personal style.

 

The hundreds of photographs in this book will help you make the important decisions by revealing your options while outlining the parameters for the design and construction. You'll find examples of all types of fireplaces from wood to gas, freestanding, and ventless to stoves, wood, pellet and corm. You'll also find in-depth discussions of hearth, mantel, and surround – the elements we most associate with the look of a fireplace. Lastly, a helpful glossary and list of resources will help you find everything you need to keep the home fires burning.