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There will be several choices to make when you are ready to buy a new fireplace screen. They are available in many different materials and sizes. Some are in one solid piece while others will have more than one piece or pieces that fold. There will be a few things you need to look at when choosing a fireplace screen for your home.

An unattended fireplace can be hazardous. A fireplace screen should be used whenever a fireplace is lit. Using a fireplace screen can help prevent serious accidents. A fireplace screen acts as a barrier between the heat of the fire and nearby people and pets. Anyone who has pets or small children needs a good fireplace screen to keep them from getting hurt by the fire.

Any fireplace screen that you select should be able to keep both pets and people out of the fire’s heat. To be effective the fireplace screen you choose needs to be the right size. Make sure that the areas to the side of the fire are covered as well as the area that is in front of the fire. Fireplace screens need to be around twelve inches from the source of the heat all around the fire.

The screen should be at least five inches higher than the fireplace. You need a stable fireplace screen in front of your fire. Remember that it is there to provide a safety barrier so it should never fall down. You can sometimes have problems with stability if multifold or bi fold glass fireplace screens. A fastener is included with some fireplace screens to connect them to the fireplace and give you added stability. The right fireplace screen will do much more than look good. Make sure you buy one that will give you the safety and security that you need. While it should enhance the look of your room safety should be your number one concern.

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