I typically thought it would be awesome to have a wood burning fireplace in our home.
When our spouse & I planned the design of our modern house, I insisted that both of us include a gigantic fireplace in the residing room.
The two of us spent a fortune installing the chimney, marble mantle & intricate hearth. The end result is entirely beautiful. It’s also a complete waste of space. After residing in the beach home for multiple years, we’ve built one fire! Chopping down wood is bad & time-consuming… Dragging the wood through the home created a large mess. Building the fire was difficult, & then I dealt with fumes, smoke & soot, and stray sparks singed the carpet. The two of us needed to huddle right near the fireplace to prefer the heat. I have now started looking into the option of converting the wood burning fireplace into a natural gas heater. I’ve consulted with a local Heating, Ventilation, & A/C supplier who specializes in natural gas fireplace installation. The project won’t cause much of a disruption to our beach home however will require additional expense. At least the fireplace will finally serve a purpose. It would supplement our home’s heating method & help to improve comfort in the residing room. We’d be able to regulate temperature through a cordless remote & benefit from zoned heating. We’d also prefer the look & ambience of a fire with none of the disadvantages. An installed fan would spread the heat evenly throughout the room, then natural gas heating systems burn clean, separate from fumes, & are wonderfully energy efficient. The Heating, Ventilation, & A/C supplier as offered a passable estimate, & we’ve tied up the installation for the early fall.