{"id":813,"date":"2014-06-24T14:50:12","date_gmt":"2014-06-24T14:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waltonsons.com\/wp\/?page_id=813"},"modified":"2014-11-10T19:50:14","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T19:50:14","slug":"fireplaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waltonsons.com\/?page_id=813","title":{"rendered":"Fireplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fireplaces<\/b> include a firebox<\/b> and a masonry face with or without a mantle<\/b> or a hearth<\/b>.\u00a0 It requires years of experience and technical expertise to construct a fireplace that will draw air and prevent smoking.\u00a0 It is necessary to adjust the size of the opening to the size and angle of the flue<\/b> and the height and clearance of the chimney<\/b>.\u00a0 In appearance, fireplaces constitute a huge variety of styles and choices for masonry materials, bond patterns and joints. All of the examples in this gallery were built or set by W&SM.\u00a0 There are examples of brick and stone fireplaces.\u00a0 There are real carved stone fireplace imported from Europe and cast architectural molded stone fireplaces created in a variety of architectural styles.\u00a0 There are indoor fireplaces, including a a wood burning stove.\u00a0 There are outdoor fireplaces for patios or for full outdoor kitchens with BBQs and counters. All fireplaces are have a non-combustible firebox.\u00a0 Sometimes the firebox is built with firebrick.\u00a0 Sometimes a “tincan” or zero-clearance stainless steel firebox is used.\u00a0 The surround and all the fireplace elements are placed or built around one of these fireboxes.\u00a0 Sometimes a Heatilator fireplace (Metal Heating Unit) is built into a fireplace for heating purposes.\u00a0 Sometimes a firebox is built to accommodate a wood burning stove.