You can watch the fire for hours. This is exactly the time when you can relax, relax and think. This can be realized not only at the campfire on a warm summer evening, but also at home. How? The fireplace will help you with this.
Modern technology allows you to place a fireplace not only in a country house, but also in the apartment. In specialized stores, you can pick up the type of device that is right for you.
There is an opinion that the fireplace in the apartment is dangerous. But this is far from the case. The main thing here is to make the right choice and, accordingly, to install it correctly.
Difficulties in installing a fireplace in an apartment
Undoubtedly, installing an ordinary fireplace in a private house is much easier than doing it in apartment buildings. First you need to take permission to operate and install it in the right instances, re-plan your housing, invite a fire safety commission to view the premises, and so on. In addition, do not forget about the considerable material costs that will need to be spent not only on the purchase and installation of the fireplace itself, but also on obtaining certificates.
If you neglect all of the above, then there is a high probability of meeting a person with danger.
Firstly, the fireplace in the apartment can become a source of ignition. And everything happens because of the incorrectly protected zone of the furnace.
Secondly, carbon dioxide can be released due to an improperly designed chimney, a large amount of which can kill an entire family.
Which apartments are allowed to install fireplaces?
It is not recommended and not allowed to install a fireplace in a solid fuel apartment. But still there is the only exception (it applies to both single-level and multi-level apartments): your apartments should be on the top floor of the house.
In this case, the room must have a properly equipped chimney that goes up to the street. In addition, it is worth considering that the chimney will pass through the ceilings, attic and roof rails.
Types of fireplaces for an apartment
Many fireplaces in the apartment, photos of which we see on the covers of magazines, may differ not only in their location, but also in the type of firebox.
So, the fireplace in the apartment can be attached in the corner or on the external wall. The first option is suitable for modern interiors. In such a place they look more elegant and rich. Often in this case, a special island is allocated for such a "source of heat and light."
Built-in fireplaces are a rarity in government buildings. To a greater extent, they can be found in expensive elite modern buildings. As a rule, their placement is already planned at the planning stage of the house. Indeed, in this case, a chimney is needed that will draw all the smoke into the street through the roof. In addition, the room area is also taken into account. It should be more than 20 square meters.
The most common types of fireplaces for apartments are electric and bio fireplaces.
Electric fireplaces
The easiest to use are electric fireplaces in the apartment. A photo of them shows us a small glass-wooden structure, where a bright flame of fire is hidden behind a thick transparent glass. It is an excellent analogue of a wood burning fireplace. However, it does not need to build a special chimney, before installing it there is no need to supply gas or stock up on firewood, and it is also easy to maintain.
Such a decorative fireplace in the apartment is able to give light, warmth and comfort to any type of room. Its cost is relatively low. In addition, it is safe for health, and also does not require special launch skills. To do this, just plug the plug into a power outlet and enjoy the romance.
The electric fireplace in the apartment can be used both in cold and warm seasons, as it is equipped with a power regulator.
Biofireplaces
Biofireplace - one of the newest types of fireplaces. His work is based on biofuel: compressed peat, hard alcohol, special sawdust or bark. All this biofuel has the form of granules of different colors.
Biofireplaces are ideal for apartments. During startup, they do not emit large amounts of carbon dioxide. Thus, to install a particular model does not need a chimney or other special ventilation.
During the use of this device, as much soot is emitted in the room as can be observed during the burning of several tens of candles.
The big advantage of using biofireplaces in an apartment is that as a result of burning biomaterials, ashes remain very little.
Many say that to save money, everyone has the opportunity to build such a fireplace in the apartment with their own hands. In fact, the way it is. To do this, you just need to study the sequence of work, purchase the necessary material and complete all the stages of constructing a bio-fireplace in sequence.
Which fireplace for an apartment to choose?
Before you dwell on a particular version of the fireplace, think about what role it will play in your interior. If you want to use it as a heater, give your preference to an electric fireplace. If you want to decorate the interior and use the fireplace for aesthetic purposes, then you can not do without a biofireplace. Since this particular type of fireplaces can be performed not only in different sizes, but also in forms.