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The use of fireplace can be traced back during Ancient times when fire was built on the ground in the centre of a hut.

Houses all over the world who experience winter have fireplace as an aid for survival during winter and most especially for extended period of the cold climate. However, fireplace is not only a functional architectural figure but also for decorative purposes. Other than that, family gather together in front of the fireplace for heat and a chat before going to sleep. Thus, fireplace does not only protect us from extreme cold but also build a stronger relationship towards our other family members.

Fireplace consists of the following elements:

•    foundation
•    chimney crane
•    firebox
•    fireplace mantel
•    hearth
•    smoke chamber
•    spark arrestor
•    ash dump door
•    chimney chase
•    iron bars

Types of fireplace:

•    coal
•    wood
•    peat
•    masonry (made of bricks or stone)
•    concrete
•    electric

Fireplace accessories and tools:

•    grates
•    fire guards
•    log boxes
•    fire dogs
•    pellet baskets
•    andirons
•    poker
•    bellows
•    tongs
•    shovel
•    brush
•    tool stand