Wood Burning Prefabricated Units

The single most important thing about pre-fab fireplaces is that they MUST be installed correctly. Don’t trust your fireplace installation to anyone but Polar Bear.

Prefabricated Fireplace Explained:

Prefabricated fireplaces, or prefabs for short, are manufactured metal fireplaces that are built offsite and installed by a chimney technician or contractor, usually in new homes as they are being constructed. Zero Clearance means that it can be installed into a combustible wall (keeping the proper clearances to combustibles outlined in the fireplace manual). No need to construct a full masonry chimney. These wood burning fireplaces can be built right into a wall while safely heating the home. The fireplace and chimney are engineered to work together — safely and efficiently. If you are installing a new pre-fab fireplace, Polar Bear can make sure that your unit is installed properly and functions exactly as designed. If you have an existing pre-fab fireplace, we can perform a safety inspection to make sure the installation was done correctly and that all of the factory specifications were followed.

The affordability of a zero clearance fireplace is another one of its great benefits. Because they do not require a separate chimney, they are much less expensive to install than their masonry counterparts. Additionally, the fireplaces themselves tend to be less expensive than other types on the market. One of the great things about zero clearance fireplaces is that they can be easily retrofitted into existing homes. This means that you don’t have to go through the hassle and expense of tearing out an old fireplace and starting from scratch. If you’re thinking about upgrading your home’s heating system, a zero clearance fireplace is definitely worth considering.

Prefabricated Fireplace Inspection:

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of comfort because you have a new factory-built fireplace. Like all other heating appliances, pre-fab fireplaces must be cleaned and inspected each year. Expect soot and creosote to build up after only a season of fires. Some of the pre-fab fireplace models are especially prone to birds nesting in them. During installation or inspection, your Polar Bear chimney professional can make sure that you have the proper screening in place to keep unwanted animals out of your chimney.

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