If you’re like most of us, you probably find the experience of sitting around and gazing into a fire mesmerizing, mysterious, and quite pleasurable. People have been enjoying this experience for as long as we’ve had the ability to harness fire. What started off in ancient times as fire pits have undergone quite an evolution. Fire pits developed into raised hearths, chimneys were added in the 12th century, and in the 17th century the raised grate was introduced. By the 18th century, the masonry fireplace was invented and still serves as the primary design for modern fireplaces. However, in the last 25 years, an alternative to the masonry fireplace has come on the scene: the prefabricated fireplace.
As a homeowner, you have a lot of options. If you want a custom fireplace built from brick ,you might choose a masonry fireplace. If you’re looking for an easy to install factory built fireplace, you might want to go with the pre-fabricated option. Let’s take a look at the primary differences between a masonry fireplace and a pre-fabricated one.
Construction and composition
Longevity
Efficiency
Cost
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