Rumford fireplace
Hey kiddo, have you ever sat in front of a fireplace on a cold night and feel the warmth all around your face? Well, do you know that not all fireplaces are the same? Some are made in a special way to make you even warmer and cozier.
One of these special fireplaces is called a Rumford fireplace. It was named after a man named Benjamin Thompson, who had the title “Count Rumford.” He invented and improved the design of fireplaces way back in the 1700s.
The Rumford fireplace is made in such a way that it can produce more heat than traditional fireplaces. You know how a typical fireplace is big and wide, right? Well, in a Rumford fireplace, it's designed to be tall and shallow.
The fireplace's walls are almost vertical, and the opening of the fireplace is arched at the top to make sure that smoke can go up the chimney. The opening where you place the wood is smaller, but it's still big enough for logs to fit easily.
Because of its design, the Rumford fireplace can send more warm air into your home than other fireplaces. You might feel it on your face or back and even in your toes because the warm air is sent lower towards the floor.
What's also great about the Rumford fireplace is that it doesn't create a lot of smoke. With fewer smoke gases, it’s better for the environment and the air quality inside and outside your home.
So, there you have it, kiddo! A Rumford fireplace is just like a fireplace, but it's designed to be taller and more shallow, send out warmer air, and create less smoke.
One of these special fireplaces is called a Rumford fireplace. It was named after a man named Benjamin Thompson, who had the title “Count Rumford.” He invented and improved the design of fireplaces way back in the 1700s.
The Rumford fireplace is made in such a way that it can produce more heat than traditional fireplaces. You know how a typical fireplace is big and wide, right? Well, in a Rumford fireplace, it's designed to be tall and shallow.
The fireplace's walls are almost vertical, and the opening of the fireplace is arched at the top to make sure that smoke can go up the chimney. The opening where you place the wood is smaller, but it's still big enough for logs to fit easily.
Because of its design, the Rumford fireplace can send more warm air into your home than other fireplaces. You might feel it on your face or back and even in your toes because the warm air is sent lower towards the floor.
What's also great about the Rumford fireplace is that it doesn't create a lot of smoke. With fewer smoke gases, it’s better for the environment and the air quality inside and outside your home.
So, there you have it, kiddo! A Rumford fireplace is just like a fireplace, but it's designed to be taller and more shallow, send out warmer air, and create less smoke.