Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Fireplace Covers As A Necessity For Every Home

By Enid Hinton


A fireplace is a structure that is designed to contain fire. They are used for heating purposes, cooking, heating, laundry, water and domestic uses. Today, they are mostly used for creating a relaxing ambiance. At times we may not need these fireplaces or just prefer another heating method. At this point you may choose to invest in fireplace covers or even make one yourself.

During summer and spring seasons, the fireside is normally dormant. We therefore need to keep it in a good condition so that it can be available for use in the next cold season. Thus, a cover is quite a necessity. Dust particles settle on the covers instead of settling inside the fire area. This protects it well enough to help it last longer.

As there are two types of fireplaces, the indoor and the outdoor, there are two types of covers. The hard and soft covers. Therefore, the type of cover you will need will be predetermined by what you already have. When you have the right cover, you will enjoy the full benefits of it. Otherwise you will be at a loss if you purchase the wrong cover.

Hard covers are mostly made up of glass. They are mainly used indoors because glass is a very delicate material. Other materials are also used, which also have different properties from those of glass. The materials used by the manufacturer should be easy to clean and inert at all conditions.

Soft veils, on the other hand, are recommended for the outdoor. This is because they are made of nylon combined with polyester that can tolerate harsh weather conditions. Without a veil, the outdoor fireplace will be easily destroyed by the outward forces.

Curious children who love to touch everything and go everywhere can also be protected. The poles sticking out and the hardened edges can easily hurt them. The covers are meant to create a child friendly environment. They protect them from the burns and getting hurt while playing around the house.

Some of us may want to be artistic in our own way instead of purchasing one. One of the things you can use to hide your fireplace is a floor to ceiling curtain. A curtain that match the rest of the window curtains would do great. You can also use fabric, a mat, an ornamental rug, a small or large carpet to cover the hearth.

One can also use some furniture to cover it. This can include cabinets, book cases and even mirrors. The mirrors are very efficient in that they create a space illusion. They make the area of the room appear larger than it actually is. A mirror also lights up the room. It reflects light from the windows into the room.

Veils are not as expensive as one may think. They come in a variety of designs, sizes and even prices. They are a room accessory that each and every house with a fireplace should have.




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