Benefits of face-lifting your existing fireplace with a wood fire insert

If you are giving your home a makeover this year don’t overlook giving your existing fireplace a facelift. These can be easily upgraded and enhanced with a wood fire insert. Instead of a complete overhaul of your masonry fireplace which can be quite costly, an insert provides a stress-free more cost-effective option. Maybe you’ve just moved into a home that has a chimney but no fireplace? Installing a wood fire insert is an ideal alternative.

Fireplace inserts have become a fashionable choice for the distinctive Australian homeowner who places a significant amount of emphasis on style and functionality. Homeowners are offered a choice in the types of fire insert to choose from wood or gas. Each type has its own distinct advantages. Below, we take a look at some of the important things to consider when opting for a wood fire insert to upgrade your fireplace.

• Ease of installation

Most fire insert units are designed to fit into existing fireplaces but it is necessary to first establish whether the insert you are after can be easily accommodated into the fireplace frame or existing brick opening. Your fireplace’s measurements will influence the size of insert you can choose.

• Matching the décor with design

The consideration of aesthetics should form a part of your decision-making process. After all, if you have a fireplace installed in a room, it is an integral part of the overall design. There are many different insert styles available on the market to complement either a contemporarily styled room or a more modern design. At Jetmaster, we supply beautifully designed fire inserts in either wood or gas that highlight the existing elegance of a room.

• Features

Fireplace technology has enabled manufacturers to include a whole host of new features that enhance the comfort of having a fireplace installed. Popular features that many customers look for include: circulation systems, thermostat control and adjustable flame size.

Woodfire inserts remain a highly sought-after option with homeowners due to wood being an affordable and clean fuel source. If your fireplace needs to be upgraded or replaced then consider installing a fireplace insert. We have a large variety of elegant fireplace units to choose from. Make Jetmaster in Victoria your go-to supplier for designer home heating appliances.