Advances in technology over the phase few decades have providedalternatives to wood as a fuel option. Gas fireplaces and stoves havebecome popular choice especially now that the manufactures have createdrealistic gas logs and flames. Outdoor rooms are are popular and mostof them include outdoor stainless steel for wood burning and gas fireplaces.Wilshire fireplace carries different brands in both choices. There arealso portable or freestanding units also. Wilshire fireplaces carryboth in cast iron and cast stone outdoor fireplacesand firepits.Patio heaters that are portable and wall installed arealso available in infratech and gas. Wilshire fireplace carries varietyof them in different sizes with assorted BTU's . New products in themarket in contemporary units are also available with ethanol. These arevent less fireplaces that can be installed inside and outside.

To build a good fire, wood should be split and stacked under cover inthe early spring to be ready for burning. Dry firewood should be usedbecause it burns up to 25% more efficiently, produces fewer creosotedeposits and ignites faster and smokes less an dis lighter to carry.Wilshire fireplace has all the accessories, like grates, log lighters,gas starters, butane lighters, cape cod lighters, screens, toolsets,andirons and fenders for all your fireplace needs. All the fireplaceaccessories can be custom made and can be ordered in variety ofdifferent finishes.

Hardwoods and softwoods are chemically similar, but they differ indensity. Hardwoods are denser,so they produce a longer lasting fire.Fatwood is one of the items being carried by Wilshire fireplace as astarter for fires. softwoods make the best kindling. Loosely stackedwood will burn quickly, a more compact load will burn slower. Woodshould nbe carried in logholders and stored in specially designedbaskets or wood holders. Wilshire fireplace carries a selection ofwoodholders and baskets in different finishes for just thisapplication.

The fire should be positioned forward enough in the firebox so it willget plenty of air wihout smoke spilling into the room. For smokingproblems, Wilshire specializes in custom smoke plates made in metalsand glass. There are prfab fireplaces available for gas and woodburning, Also prefab masonry fireplaces are available also. Firescreens and glass doors are recommended so that no sparks can escapeform the fireplace. Wilshire fireplace specializes in all kinds ofshapes and custom sizes and finishes for your fireplace needs.