Cast Iron Firebacks Can Increase Fireplace Efficiency

I recently got a call from a customer asking about the efficiency gained from using a fireback. It seems there is a little bit of confusion out there.   The customer thought that the fireback would increase the amount of heat from the fire. In a way this is true, but let me explain it [...]

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Fireplace Gingerbread House

Every year we go to my mom’s house and enjoy the family tradition of making gingerbread houses. This year my husband was able to join us (yeah!) so we wanted to make something fun and unique. Looking for some inspiration, we decided to go to our Christmas tree filled with ornaments. We were looking for [...]

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Use a Fireback to Accent Your Fireplace in the Summer

We all know that fireplaces don’t get much use in the summer. But that doesn’t mean they need to be completely neglected. This is valuable real estate in your home, so you should get the most use out of it as you can. If you are neglecting your fireplace in the summer simply because it [...]

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How to Make Your Fireplace Patriotic with a Fireback

The Fourth of July is coming soon! I can’t wait for all those awesome fireworks as we remember what it took to obtain our sacred freedom. If you want to display some patriotism indoors fireworks may be a little bit messy. How about a fireback instead? The American Flag Fireback from Adams Company is a [...]

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Fireplace Accessories – Firebacks

Add this beautiful Fireback to your Fireplace Firebacks are often forgotten as important fireplace accessories. They were once used quite commonly. The fireback would absorb the heat fromthe fire. Then, after the fire had died out, the fireback would radiate its heat into the room, making the fireplace more efficient. Firebacks also protect the bricks [...]

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