
$225.25
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- Pricing Information:
- $225.25
- Brand:
- Pennsylvania Firebacks
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- Category:
- Firebacks
- Product Description:
- (By:-PennsylvaniaFirebacks) In earlier times the well appointed fireplace was never considered complete unless it included a cast iron fireback Today the fireback s usefulness and charm have been rediscovered and are again at the center of the hearth and home This unique fireback illustrates the rule for finding Polaris the North Star The gaze of the moon shows how to use the pointer stars Merak and Dubhe in the bowl of the Big Dipper to find Polaris the first star in the handle of the Little Dipper In the Northern Hemisphere the observer perceives Polaris as the center around which all other stars revolve once every twenty four hours An imaginary line drawn through the pointers to the first bright star approximately five times the distance between the pointers always leads to this the North Star Unfortunately because of light pollution the other stars of the Little Dipper can not always be seen Signature Edition Fireback by J Del Conner ©JDC 1999 Product Features Efficiency - Positioned against the back wall of a fireplace a fireback protects the masonry of the back wall and radiates the heat of the fire forward By reflecting light and heat from the fire out into the room a fireback is a noticeable improvement to the hearth This warmth is gained whether a fireback is used with wood fires or gas logs Protection - A cast iron fireback is still the best way to protect a hearth s back wall from decay Despite advances in technology the harsh rays of the fire render even modern refractory material vulnerable to damage and the likelihood of expensive repairs A fireback will effectively prevent any further damage to the back wall Aesthetics - As a sculptural accent in what is usually the natural focal point of a home a fireback lends visual warmth and interest to a hearth whether it s with a roaring fire or by soft candlelight Cast Iron Made by hand in the USA Product Specifications Width 21-1/2 in Height 19-1/2 in Net Weight Each 46 lbs Important Notes To Safely install your fireback use Saf-T-Boots fireback supports
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