Wood fireplace- Popular now days!

Posted by Hotlog Editor

June 7, 2008

Now days the popularity of mantelpiece among people has increased a lot all over. Even it is being used as a better alternative to fireplaces. A mantel is considered as one better place for our treasured items that one wants to make sight of it among the visitors at their home. Definitely choosing wood usually brings beauty to the surroundings. Continuity within the room can be obtained by the usage of wooden furniture’s.

The mantels or the shelf above the fireplace has its origin for a long time. It is since World War 1 that the wooden mantels came into existence. It is not at all hard to install and can be done without the help of a professional and this is the reason that they are still chosen by huge sections of people.

There are also a few pros and cons while building a wood fireplace like any others. As wood is combustible, one has to check the department of fire safety. In this regard a building officer can be of help who can suggest the correct distance of the fireplace from the constructing wooden shelf. A wooden fireplace made from oak generally benefits a rustic room. Oak is a durable hardwood which replaced the stone, cast-irons and slate mantels popular earlier in the Victorian era.

The outdoor beauty of a home can be brought back by the usage of the superior wood oak. It’s a versatile wood and blends excellent with any other textures. An oak mantel generally matches well with the surroundings of marble over a fireplace made up of bricks.