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Anyone who has warmed himself at least once by the fire of a fireplace will always remember the peaceful state of mental comfort...
About the benefits of fire
Living fire from burning wood exudes the warmth of the solar spectrum, which we so miss on short winter days. By its very presence in the house, fire cures the blues and stress. Those who regularly spend at least a little time near a wood-burning fireplace note that they practically do not get sick. And psychologists say that a fireplace burning in a house relieves neuroses in its inhabitants and reduces anxiety. Remember, from Pushkin: “I’ll forget myself by the fireplace, I’ll look at it without looking at it enough...”
Developments in recent decades, which have increased the efficiency of a fireplace from 5-20 percent to 60-75, have caused a surge of interest in these original structures, capable of not only heating, but also decorating the interior. In our unpredictable climate, they are especially appropriate. After all, the water heating system in country houses, where the owners go from time to time, requires constant attention and can suffer from unexpected frosts. But a properly built fireplace in less than an hour with low fuel consumption heats up a cold room, ventilates it perfectly, ventilates and dries it. At the same time, it does not dry out the air like other heating devices: when wood burns, water vapor is released, restoring normal air humidity, and its excess evaporates along with the smoke through the chimney.
There have always been fireplace craftsmen in Russia. And today, “piece” work is carried out by qualified heating engineers, stone and metal artists, and designers.
Fireplaces of the 19th century
Closed fireplaces equipped with a door made of fireproof glass have the highest efficiency. The transparent door completely transmits the heat emitted by the flame and, with the help of regulators, allows you to establish the best balance between the flow of air into the firebox and the draft force. Only a minimal amount of heat is carried into the chimney along with the smoke. The efficiency of closed-type fireplaces can be judged by the following figures: when burning 1 kg of dry firewood, approximately 4.5 kW of thermal energy is released per hour.
Factories produce numerous versions of serial cast iron fireboxes with high heat output, which serve as the basis for a wide selection of fireplaces for various purposes. These core fireboxes (also called radiants) are equipped with fine draft adjustment. In fireboxes with the “auto” mode, the fuel combustion process is regulated electronically.
Bienergy fireplaces can heat water for a self-contained hot water radiator system and supply hot water to sinks and kitchen sinks. This practical design can solve many problems at once.
Gas fireplaces, where eternal ceramic logs “blaze” in the firebox, are increasingly being offered. With such a fireplace there are no problems with wood!
For those wishing to install a fireplace, the company provides free consultations, delivery and qualified installation. Fireplaces installed using factory technology are guaranteed for 5 years. However, branded fireplaces are absolutely reliable, fireproof and extremely durable. They should last as many years as the house lasts.
New generation of "bourgeois"
Literally in recent years, there has been a surge of mass interest in fireplace stoves, similar to the “potbelly stove” stoves familiar to the older generation, however, very elegant, sometimes skillfully decorated with artistic casting and majolica.
Modern “potbelly stoves” are economical, there is no need to make a foundation for such a stove, and the problem with chimneys is much easier to solve. Wood heating is undoubtedly cheaper than electric heating, and a fireplace stove will provide you with independence during power outages.
The main difference between modern “bourgeois” stoves and their predecessors is the door made of fireproof glass, through which you can watch the play of fire for hours. That is why such stoves received the right to be called fireplaces. So this is not a new product, but a well-forgotten old one with a new level of quality.
Natalya Konopleva.