A fireplace is an excellent addition to any home. Fireplaces create a comforting atmosphere and extra warmth in the colder months. Though you might be sure you want to implement a fireplace in your home, it’s a difficult decision to decide what kind you want to install. Two of the most popular options are gas fireplaces and wood fireplaces. Each has its pros and cons, so it’s up to you to decide what’s best for your lifestyle. Keep reading to learn about what each kind of fireplace has to offer.
Gas:
Gas Fireplaces are arguably the most convenient option for a fireplace. Most of them come with a remote you can use to control the fire from the comfort of your couch. Another perk of gas fireplaces is that you don’t need to buy wood for them to burn. In turn, this saves time, energy, and money. On top of the low maintenance, gas fireplaces are considered to be safer overall than wood fireplaces. With a gas fireplace, you can leave it on without having to keep a close eye on it; you also don’t need to worry about soot or ashes that need to be cleaned up on or around the fireplace. Despite the many pros of having a beautiful gas fireplace installed, they are more expensive to install, lack the experience of a traditional wood-burning fireplace, and can cost more to run.
Wood:
Wood burning fireplaces have been used for hundreds of years now. They exude comfort, warmth, and nostalgia to those who grew up with one. A huge factor of why many people choose a wood-burning fireplace rather than a gas one is simply the ambiance that wood-burning creates. Burning wood gives the smell, sound, and mood that we are all so familiar with. On top of this, wood fireplaces are almost always the cheapest option to install and run. This being said, wood-burning fires take a lot more effort to maintain and keep safe. Wood needs replacement regularly to keep it safe, ashes and soot need cleaning, and the wood needs to be set up correctly to create the best fire possible.
In conclusion, there is no correct answer for what fireplace you should build in your home; it all depends on personal preference and lifestyle. No matter what you choose, you’ll be able to come home to a beautiful fire burning right inside the comfort of your own home.
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