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The Insert Stove Even Better then an Open Fire
The insert stove is a perfect solution for those people who remember the joys of an open fire when they were growing up, but who would prefer not to have an open fire in their own home.
Open fires are warm and attractive and make a central focal point to any room they are in. But an open fire may not be the most practical choice for heating a room. They are notoriously energy inefficient, they often allow smoke back into the room, and they are sometimes a safety hazard, as flying sparks can start a blaze. Not to mention the dangers associated with an open fire and children or the elderly. So how do you get the benefits of a fire without the problems and dangers associated with it?
The perfect answer is to turn to an insert stove.
An insert stove is an enclosed fireplace unit that is built directly into the chimney. It is sealed around the sides to give a perfect finish, and is widely used in interior decorating to create both a traditional or contemporary look in any room. Because they insert directly into the chimney breast, they do not take up any extra space in the room, in fact they usually make the room appear more spacious, and are ideal in rooms where space is at a premium.
They are cleaner, more efficient and much safer than an open fire because the flames are behind the safety glass. However, as anyone who has seen them can testify, insert stoves are also very attractive. When you walk into a room that has an insert stove you are immediately drawn towards them.
Some of the features of modern insert stoves such as the new Cara Insert Stove are:
They are three times more efficient than an open fire, so the investment you make in the stove will reap rewards for you in the years ahead.
They fit nicely into a standard fireplace opening
A large viewing glass is on the front of the stove, so you really can get the open fire effect.
A Secondary air system provides cleaner combustion
The glass is kept clean with a window wash air feature
They come with a raised grate for optimum fuel burn
There is a large ash pan for collecting the ashes, reducing the number of times you have to move the ashes to your bin or other disposal unit.
Most of all, the insert stove is an attractive and practical feature in any room.
