While there is nothing more wonderful to do than relax in front of a fire, there is always the possibility of a fire hazard starting. The way this can occur would be from a fallen ember or log rolling to the carpet or lying next to your furnishings. The other way a fire can start from a fireplace is by a spark jumping out of the fireplace. These are ways that fires have started in homes. To prevent any of these scenes from happening you can use fireplace screens.

These screens will look decorative when they are placed in front of your fireplace but there is a deeper purpose for these items. As the fireplace screens are made from materials like cast iron, steel and other such hardy material you will notice these screens can withstand the high heat that is generated from the fireplace. The screen itself will be designed so that the embers, logs and sparks don't have any way of leaving the fireplace.

This way, you can be assured that the possibility of a fire starting is lessened with the use of fireplace screens. The fireplace screen construction is divided into roughly two sections. The outer section that we see will have a decorative pattern running all over the screen, and the inner section of the screen which has very tiny holes all over the screen.

These holes play a dual role. For instance while they prevent any embers or sparks from leaving the fireplace they also allow fresh air to pass through the screen. This allows the fire to burn hotter. The air will also force any smoke and noxious fumes to be carried up and out of the chimney.

As these fireplace screens play both a functional and decorative role for your fireplace you should inspect these carefully. The price and quality of the different fireplace screens need to be looked into as well. In choosing a fireplace screen you may want to look at the modern and the traditional looks. These varieties of fireplace screens will have the protective and the decorative aspects you desire from using a screen.

Before you buy your fireplace screen you will however need to know some facts about your fireplace. This information will be of help you are actually shopping for the screen. The measurements that you take will let you see what dimensions need to be looked at when you are about to buy your fireplace screen.

Once you have chosen the screen you can relax. Let the screen take care of preventing a fire in your home. After all this is the reason why fireplace screens were made. Their decorative looks and functionality are reasons for you to choose only the best fireplace screens that you can buy.


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