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Fireplace mantels
Stainless steel or cast iron fire backs
Fire backs can be made from either stainless steel or cast iron. Both types of fire backs have the same function and yet they do have other advantages.
Cast iron fire backs are widely used since the colonial days until today. They come with different motifs and design. The efficiency of heat transfer of a cast iron fire back is determined by its weight. The heat from the fireplace warms the cast iron fire back before it gets radiated in the room.
On the notary, stainless steel fire backs are much lighter and simple. Stainless steel fire backs do not come with any motifs or design. They are just merely plain sheet. A stainless steel fire backs reflects heat instead of radiating it. This increases its efficiency in warming up your home.
The price of a stainless steel fire back is much cheaper as compared to a cast iron fire back. However, do consider a cast iron weight, motifs heat efficiency and your budget before getting the right fire back for your fireplace.
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07.07.2008. 08:54