by Chuck Roydhouse | May 12, 2015 | Fireplaces
Factory built or “prefab” fireplaces are produced and assembled in a factory before being transported and installed by a professional fireplace installer at a particular job site. These fireplaces have been made since the 1960’s and have become popular over the...
by Chuck Roydhouse | Feb 22, 2013 | Fireplaces
Masonry fireplaces are built of brick or stone and mortar, while pre-fabricated fireplaces include a metal chimney and firebox. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, with safety and cost foremost in the minds of most homeowners. In a nutshell, both are safe...