Eisen Firebacks


Eisen Firebacks

(Foto: Jacquelin Conner)

(Foto: Jacquelin Conner)

Dekorative Firebacks stammen aus der Kolonialzeit und haben vielleicht Hunderte von Jahren überlebt. Der Renaissance-Mann J. Del Conner - Historiker, Künstler, Erfinder und Amateurastronom - arbeitete als Grafikdesigner, als ein Schornsteinfeger ihm von den Eisenplatten erzählte, die er in alten Kaminen fand. Intrigiert erforschte Conner das Design von Feuerbändern in nahe gelegenen Museen. Er gründete 1979 Pennsylvania Firebacks und bot einige Jahre später feine Gusseisen-Reproduktionen an, darunter eine Sammlung aus Winterthur. Der Prozess umfasst eine Entwurfsskizze, ein 3D-Muster, das mit Bienenwachs modelliert wurde, eine Gipsform, einen Aluminiumguss und eine Gussform für geschmolzenes Eisen, die in einer Gießerei gegossen wurden. Das Unternehmen bietet historische Reproduktionen und mehr als 30 eigene Conner-Designs. Del Conner erfand auch Saf-T-Boots, ein Unterstützungssystem, um den Fireback in Position relativ zum Herdboden und zur Rückwand zu halten. Pennsylvania Firebacks, (215) 722-1221, Fireback.com.

Eisen Firebacks

FAQ - 💬

❓ Do cast iron firebacks really work?

👉 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 fire render even modern refractory materials vulnerable to damage and the likelihood of expensive repairs. A fireback will effectively prevent any further damage to the back wall.

❓ What type of fireback is best?

👉 Choosing the Right Fireback For gas fireplaces, iron firebacks are the best choice while for wood fireplaces, both steel and iron are available options. After figuring out the metal to use, the rest is all about style.

❓ Do fireplace heat reflectors really work?

👉 Using a heat reflector will reduce the amount of heat reaching the back wall of a fireplace by as much as one-third, which can mean less damage over time. And, fewer repairs as well, which can be very costly. Fireplace heat reflectors will also increase the amount of heat entering the room by as much as 42 percent.

❓ What are firebacks used for?

👉 The primary functions of a fireback are to protect the wall at the back of the fireplace and radiate heat from the fire into the room.

❓ How efficient is a fireback?

👉 Radiator effect: how efficient is a fireback? The efficiency of a wood-burning fireplace to heat air is typically 10%, but with a fireback this may increase to 15%. This is less efficient than a stove or fireplace insert in heating air, but efficiency is a complicated concept with open hearth fireplaces.

❓ How thick should fireback be?

👉 The 3/4" firebacks are good all-purpose reflectors suitable for more frequent use. The greater mass of these units will throw back more heat while offering increased durability. The 1" firebacks are extremely durable and designed for prolonged/constant use.

❓ How do you clean a cast iron fireback?

👉 How to clean a cast-iron fireplace grate

  1. Sweep away any ashes with a dustpan and brush. Sweep out any ashes with a dustpan and brush. ...
  2. Vacuum remaining dust. ...
  3. Wipe with methylated spirit and a cloth. ...
  4. Use commercial iron paste to restore blackness.

❓ How thick should a fireback be?

👉 The 3 inches accounts for the maximum the fireback stands will raise the fireback off the fireplace floor.

❓ How can I increase the efficiency of my wood-burning fireplace?

👉 4 Ways to Improve your Wood-Burning Fireplace's Efficiency

  1. Use the Damper to it's full potential. ...
  2. Use glass doors. ...
  3. Burn only seasoned firewood. ...
  4. Use a fireplace insert.

❓ How do I get more heat from my open fireplace?

👉 To open it, slide it to the right. To create fires that produce more heat, open the damper as wide as possible when lighting a fire. A wide-open damper will increase the amount of air reaching the fire and improve combustion. As a result, the fire will burn hotter.

❓ How do you install a fireback?

👉 Place non-combustible rope along the top edge of the lower section of fireback. Place the upper section on top of the lower, preferably set back by 1.5 to 2 mm. Point up the joint with fire cement. Infill the gap with insulating concrete behind the upper section (no expansion gap required).


Autor Des Artikels: Alexander Schulz. Unabhängiger Konstrukteur und technischer Experte. Arbeitserfahrung in der Baubranche seit 1980. Fachkompetenz in den Richtungen: Bau, Architektur, Design, Hausbau.

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