Robinson Hills chimney service from a local family company

A fireplace screen is a simple part with a serious job. For a wood fireplace in Robinson Hills, a community in Orange County, a torn, sagging or undersized screen is worth putting right before the next fire. NFPA heating safety tips call for a sturdy fireplace screen to stop sparks from flying into the room.

A screen that leaves gaps at the sides or top, mesh that has burned through and curtains that no longer close all let embers onto the hearth and beyond. The same tips call for a three-foot kid-free zone around open fires, and a screen that stands steady is part of keeping small hands away from the flames.

The Florida Building Code says listed fireplace accessories are installed according to their listing and the manufacturer's instructions. On a factory-built fireplace, the owner's manual usually names the screens and doors made for that model, and a generic screen may not fit the opening or the listing. On a masonry fireplace, a freestanding screen should cover the whole opening and sit flat on the hearth, and a mesh curtain should run freely on its rod.

The hearth in front of the screen is the next thing to look at. Cracked or loose hearth tiles and gaps along the front edge can let embers reach the flooring, and the code requires a hearth extension of concrete or masonry in front of a masonry fireplace. Our technicians check the mesh, rods and fit against the opening, replace what has worn out and tell you whether the hearth in front is sound.

The inspection is free for Robinson Hills homes, pricing is upfront and work booked with our family-owned team within 72 hours after it is 10% off.