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4 Ways to Keep Your Fireplace Safer

The warmth and coziness of a fireplace can be relaxing or concerning u2013 especially with a child in the home. Read four simple steps, you can help make your fireplace safer.

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4 Ways to Keep Your Fireplace Safer

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  1. 4 Ways to Keep Your Fireplace Safer The warmth and coziness of a fireplace can be relaxing or concerning – especially with a child in the home. The good news is that you don’t have to give up your winter fire to keep your toddler safe and unharmed. Following these 4 simple steps, you can help make your fireplace safer. 1.Gates are a great solution. Make sure that you install a gate that encloses your newly installed modern marble fireplace. The gate should be fitted tightly with screws against the wall so that your baby won’t pull it down. Protection gates are usually made of wood, plastic or metal. They come in different styles to complement the décor of your home interior. A three-sided gate is the most popular and efficient option because it fully isolates the mantel from the room. 2.Fire screens or doors contain a fire and sparks A beautifully decorated fire screen or fire door can be a useful solution to prevent sparks from flying out and hitting the carpet or other things in the room. They’re the perfect protection to the fireplace mantel marble surround. Certain stand-alone fire screens are movable but can still be a line of defense in protecting

  2. your child. Given that these can heat up, including a gate around the fireplace can further ensure the safety of your baby. 3.Pad your fireplace hearth and sharp corners There are simple solutions to help make a brick or stone hearth safer for your baby. Sharp corners and raised hearth edges can be padded. When you buy a new black marble fireplace, make sure you also get a hold of an easily adjustable foam hearth pad or guard which will help keep your child safe around the fireplace.

  3. 4.Carbon monoxide detectors guard against potential dangers. While the potential of a bruise or burn is obvious, a final step in safeguarding your child is ensuring healthy air quality. Make sure that all vents and exhausts are open and have no blockages when lighting your fire. Also, mount a battery powered smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in the room containing the fireplace. While rare, smoke or other emissions can escape into the room. Having a properly working smoke and carbon monoxide detector are invaluable in assessing air quality. Further steps may need to be taken to ensure there is proper exhaust of smoke and emissions. To obtain more information about all things related to your fireplace, you can contact us at Artisan Kraft Fireplaces. Please call us at 888.652.0106 or visit our showroom at 521 W. Golf RD. Arlington Heights, IL 60005. With an unwavering commitment to customer safety and satisfaction, we bring you a comprehensive line of fireplaces to create a comfortable and cozy home atmosphere.

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