Fireplace installation and repair Cambridge ON
Masonry Cambridge is pleased to provide fireplace installation services, whether you opt for a gas, electric, or wood-burning fireplace. If you have an existing fireplace, and simply want a fireplace rebuild, restoration or repair to freshen up your space, our brick and stonemasons are skilled at all types of masonry work, so you’ll be able to enjoy your new or restored fireplace, whether it’s indoors or outdoors.
If you have an existing brick fireplace and are in need of work, our bricklayers employ similar techniques as if working on your property’s experior. Some reliable techniques are used such as chiseling out deficient mortar, replacing spalled bricks and employing tuckpointing (in which the mortar joints are given a fine joint appearance with the help of different-shaded mortar) and other processes that improve the longevity and beauty of your fireplace. If you’re looking for a brand new build or rebuild, you’ll have to decide between a wood-burning, gas, or electric fireplace. Based on their widely different features, it becomes easier to narrow down your choices based on your priorities and preferences. Let’s dive in and take a look at the features of each one: Efficiency - the order of least to most efficient goes like this: wood-burning, gas, then electric. Gas fireplaces lose less heat up the chimney than wood-burning ones, but electric ones convert almost all of its energy to usable heat in the room. Cost - electric fireplaces are the most expensive of the three, but if you’re comparing the upfront cost of wood-burning vs gas, the former is initially less costly, but the lack of efficiency and maintenance requirements may make it on par with the price of gas fireplaces. |
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Safety - electric is by far the most safe, but if you’re deciding between gas and wood-burning, each has its own risk profile. Wood-burning can release a by-product called creosote, which if left to accumulate in the chimney flue (the inner lining), can create a fire hazard. Gas is generally safer in that regard, but still needs good ventilation to run properly.
Ambience - if you’re wondering if wood-burning fireplaces have any advantage over gas or electric, this is it. Nothing beats the gold standard ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace, with the authentic sounds of wood crackling and warmth from the fire to create a cozy atmosphere. Gas fireplaces come next as it offers a customized look for almost any space. Electric gets the lowest marks for appearance and ambiance, because although it’s the safest option, it’s also the most obviously artificial choice out of the three.
No matter which option you choose, Masonry Cambridge is proud to provide the fireplace frame and hearth that will turn your space from drab to “wow!” With all our masonry work, we make sure the natural or artificial stone, brick or other masonry building materials are applied properly to create a beautiful frame and hearth. We make sure it’s done according to your aesthetic preferences while respecting the time-honoured masonry techniques and methods. Call us today to discuss your next fireplace rebuild, repair or restoration.
Ambience - if you’re wondering if wood-burning fireplaces have any advantage over gas or electric, this is it. Nothing beats the gold standard ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace, with the authentic sounds of wood crackling and warmth from the fire to create a cozy atmosphere. Gas fireplaces come next as it offers a customized look for almost any space. Electric gets the lowest marks for appearance and ambiance, because although it’s the safest option, it’s also the most obviously artificial choice out of the three.
No matter which option you choose, Masonry Cambridge is proud to provide the fireplace frame and hearth that will turn your space from drab to “wow!” With all our masonry work, we make sure the natural or artificial stone, brick or other masonry building materials are applied properly to create a beautiful frame and hearth. We make sure it’s done according to your aesthetic preferences while respecting the time-honoured masonry techniques and methods. Call us today to discuss your next fireplace rebuild, repair or restoration.
