Behr Necessities

Fireplace care is something that is often overlooked, but needs to be done on a routine basis. Not only will it keep your fireplace from getting overly dirty, but it will also keep you safe and save you money in the long run by making sure that your unit is running clean and ensuring it lasts as long as it possibly can. At Behr Necessities, we believe there are three keys to fireplace care and they are prevention, detection, and proper use. Below we will explain these keys in further detail to help you keep your fireplace working as good as new. The first key is prevention. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association or the HPBA , recommend that annual inspections of wood fireplaces by a certified professional or by a certified chimney sweep should be done. If you do not have a wood fireplace but have a gas or electric unit, it is also important to keep a similar routine for them. You will want to make sure that the gaskets, door seals, and chimney for your wood fireplace are ...

Are you desiring a fireplace in your home, yet it wasn’t built with one? Don’t worry, like many others who have found themselves in this exact situation we have a solution. Here at Behr Necessities in Lexington, Ohio, we offer all American made fireplaces and stoves that can take many types of fuel, from gas to wood, and even electric. Because of this there is something to fit everyone’s preference. Adding a gas fireplace to your home can be done quickly and is as easy as picking out of our stock which fireplace you would like to have. There are many benefits to adding a fireplace or stove to your home, most notable of them, the heat and comfort they can bring. So let’s go over some of the other benefits gas fireplaces can have. Gas fireplaces are convenient and easy to maintain. They eliminate the task of having to go out and find wood to burn. There is no messy chopping or collecting of firewood or having to find a nice dry place to store it for those colder months. Havi...