Overview
Whether you are planning a new indoor or outdoor fireplace or remodelling an existing one, this is an invaluable guide. The book is packed with hundreds of photographs to help you make the important decisions by presenting the options, whilst outlining the parameters for the design and construction. You'll find examples of all types of fireplaces - from wood to gas and freestanding. It also includes in-depth discussions of hearth, mantel, and surrounds.
Full Product Details
Author: Jane Gitlin
Publisher: Taunton Press Inc
Imprint: Taunton Press Inc
ISBN: 9781561588350
ISBN 10: 1561588350
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 14 November 2006
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Awaiting stock
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Reviews
Whether you crave a fireplace as a source of heat or a center of ambience, Fire Places can help you sort through the choices. Gitlin, an architect, provides a thorough look at types of fireplaces and their construction, as well as the many materials and design possibilities for indoor and outdoor fireplaces. She also includes information on stoves and wood alternatives such as gas, corn and pellets. The many photos that illustrate the book provide inspiration. --The Kansas City Star<p>Fireplaces were originally all about function, but today they're valued at least as much for their charm as for the warmth they generate. Everyone wants a fireplace. And while it's neither easy nor inexpensive to install one in an existing space, such an addition can be successful as long as potential problems are identified and addressed. I urge anyone who's thinking about adding a wood stove or fireplace, indoors or out, to consult this book. --Rita St. Clair, Tribune Media Services Inc
Whether you crave a fireplace as a source of heat or a center of ambience, Fire Places can help you sort through the choices. Gitlin, an architect, provides a thorough look at types of fireplaces and their construction, as well as the many materials and design possibilities for indoor and outdoor fireplaces. She also includes information on stoves and wood alternatives such as gas, corn and pellets. The many photos that illustrate the book provide inspiration. --The Kansas City Star <p>Fireplaces were originally all about function, but today they're valued at least as much for their charm as for the warmth they generate. Everyone wants a fireplace. And while it's neither easy nor inexpensive to install one in an existing space, such an addition can be successful as long as potential problems are identified and addressed. I urge anyone who's thinking about adding a wood stove or fireplace, indoors or out, to consult this book. --Rita St. Clair, Tribune Media Services Inc
Author Information
Jane Gitlin is an architect in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she specializes in residential design. An architecture graduate of MIT, she and her family live in a 1940s Cape.
