Heat-Circulating Wood Burning Fireplaces

With heat circulating fireplaces, heat is transferred to air moving across the hot surface. As the air heats, it rises. The rising air draws more air up after it, causing circulation of air (hence: a circulating fireplace!). A circulating fireplace uses panels spaced out from the firebox allowing air to circulate between the firebox and the panels. Some models need optional louvers to complete the unit. For more information or to place an order over the phone, give our experts a call. They’re available to help 24/7 at 877-669-4669.

One advantage of circulating fireplaces is a much lower surface temperature than radiant fireplaces. Because air circulates between the firebox and the jacket, heat is drawn away. The amount of infra-red radiation emitted is lower as well. The outer jacket absorbs some of it, allowing for closer clearances to combustible materials.

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