The most expensive option is a wood burning fireplace especially one constructed from scratch.
Fireplace in new build.
A masonry fireplace consists of a brick or stone firebox a brick or stone chimney and more often than not a wood mantel.
They can also increase efficiency by up to 70 percent when installed on an exterior wall.
Best built during the new construction phase masonry fireplaces are what people typically imagine when they picture a traditional fireplace.
There s nothing quite like the crackling and aroma of a wood burning fireplace.
In all this fireplace required 75 firebrick for the firebox about 600 brick for the backup walls and throat 700 brick for the shell and 1 100 brick for the chimney.
The clear glass of the chimney.
For a modern twist on traditional style look no further than this gorgeous hearth.
The remodeling construction and installation costs of a new wood burning fireplace can easily add up to more than 10 000 for even a simple model.
On the other hand zero clearance fireplaces require much less construction and are far easier to install.
On the exterior the chimney is brick and the wall is veneered with brick.
50 modern fireplace ideas to fall in love with 1.
Flush with the wall the fireplace has a raised hearth that projects into the room.
Mirrored glass fireplace idea.
This stunning design is all about modern clean lines.