Fireplaces

[jimbo2012]

I was wondering how many homes have fireplaces to take the chill off in the winter months?

I know this year was warm but other years have seen freezing temps.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Here are a couple of threads on fireplaces from earlier this year:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/thoughts-fireplaces-49078/

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/experience-gel-electric-fireplaces-47297/

If you decide to go with a gas fireplace, you'd need to go with propane on a new build. Some people have a buried propane tank. Some existing areas of homes have natural gas service in place - not available in any of the new build areas for the homes.

Bill :)

[jimbo2012]

tks, I see folks do in fact use them.

I have a Vermont Castings wood unit, that I was thinking of installing.

[redwitch]

It really doesn't get cold enough to need a fireplace since the freezes happen around 4:00 am but they are nice to have -- great for decorating at Christmas, cozy up to on a cool night, etc.

[TrudyM]

tks, I see folks do in fact use them.

I have a Vermont Castings wood unit, that I was thinking of installing.

In an area like TV that is so densely populated and the houses are close together a wood burning fireplace would be like sticking your neighbors faces in an ash tray.
In my humble opinion. Gas or simulated electric would be better.

[jebartle]

rarely use...