So many people take fireplaces a little too lightly.
We love fireplaces, don't we? The crackling coziness just makes us feel good inside.
But sometimes we let that warm cozy feeling lull us into believing that our fireplace is safe when in reality it poses mortal danger.
Find out how you can ensure the protection of your home and family with one simple purchase.
Buy And Install A Fireplace Screens A fireplace spark guard allows homeowners to protect their fireplace area from flying sparks and burning embers which can damage carpets, floors, furniture or worse.
A good portion of house fires are started with small sparks which shoot out of a fireplace when not attended closely enough.
These little sparks can burn your carpets, curtains, rugs, furniture and anything else they happen to land on.
And in such burning these little sparks can catch your home on fire.
Spark screens keep this from happening.
You might think that a spark guard is the same thing as a fireplace screen, but it isn't.
A fireplace spark guard is much like a screen but it is larger, covering the opening of your fireplace all the way around.
It is shaped in such a way as to rest right up next to the stone or brick which makes up your fireplace and as such makes it impossible for sparks to escape.
These fireplace spark guard will completely overlap your fireplace opening and prevent sparks from flying either over the top or out the sides.
There are many different styles and sizes of fireplace spark guards.
They can be purchased to accent any décor you may have.
They come made of steel, brass, aluminum, gold plated, etc.
You can purchase them online from many different websites that offer fireplace accessories and fireplace tools.
Safeguard your family is safe with the right sized fireplace spark guard.
You'll be glad you did.