Fireplace Design Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Why a Fireplace ...................................................................................................... 4
Seeing is Believing ................................................................................................. 5
Simple Specification ............................................................................................... 6
Design Considerations ........................................................................................... 7
Specification Checklist ........................................................................................... 8
Gas Fireplaces ....................................................................................................... 9
Why a Gas Fireplace ............................................................................................ 10
Wood Burning Fireplaces ..................................................................................... 34
Why a Wood Fireplace ......................................................................................... 35
Electric Fireplaces ................................................................................................ 46
Why an Electric Fireplace ..................................................................................... 47
Outdoor Fireplaces ............................................................................................... 52
Why an Outdoor Fireplace ................................................................................... 53
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