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Rock Fireplaces Can Add Beauty To Any Home - Articles Surfing

Rock fireplaces hearken to a time when uniform bricks where not always available. Beautiful by design, these fireplaces have a long tradition of being the option of choice in homes all around the world.

Unlike their brick counterparts, rock fireplaces can work very well in a number of different settings. These designs can be made to look very upscale and "expensive," or they can be crafted to offer a more down-home rustic feel. Those who choose to add rock fireplaces to their home's design will find they have a few options available to them. These include:

Real rock: Real rock fireplaces are generally very expensive, but when they are created correctly they will last for a lifetime and beyond. Many of these fireplaces made hundreds of years ago still handle fires very well and require little maintenance beyond normal cleaning and minor repairs. The pricing involved in real rock comes from the difficulty in finding the right materials and ensuring they are properly cut to create a fireplace.

Fake rock: This is an option that has come and gone in popularity, but the truth is it can be the more affordable way to go. Faux rock fireplaces give the illusion of real rock and they can be rather sturdy by design without costing nearly as much.

Anyone wanting to add a rock fireplace to their home will find they have a few hoops to go through. In most regions, the addition of a fireplace to a house is considered a structural change. Inasmuch, an actual architectural design will likely be required along with a building permit. Inspections, too, will likely follow to ensure the rock fireplaces added have not made the home structurally unsound or unsafe.

Despite some government imposed hurdles, many homeowners choose to add rock fireplaces to older homes and even include them in the original designs of new construction. These creations can add a sense of "home" to a house that few other features can.

The options to actually add a rock fireplace to a house really present in only two fashions. They are:

Contractor: Hiring a contract to add a fireplace to a house can add to the expense involved, but it can also give peace of mind. When a masonry expert does the work, it will generally be guaranteed, which is always a good thing. Plus, these folks know how to handle the permitting process and other things that might be required to ensure the construction is within the code.

Self: Do it yourselfers can and do create rock fireplaces. Many times they will use fake rock to keep the expenses down, but it's a good idea to still ensure all permitting that might be required is taken care of in advance.

Rock fireplaces offer a certain charm that goes beyond brick. By creating a homey feel or an upscale feel, these fireplaces add warmth and even value to a home.

Submitted by:

J. Lloyd

For more information on fireplaces, try visiting http://www.fireplacechoices.com - a website that specializes in providing fireplace related tips, advice and resources including information on rock fireplaces.



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