{"id":22429,"date":"2018-06-07T10:55:17","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T08:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fornacebernasconi.com\/comignoli-camini-in-cotto\/"},"modified":"2025-03-14T15:18:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T14:18:12","slug":"comignoli-camini-in-cotto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fornacebernasconi.com\/en\/comignoli-camini-in-cotto\/","title":{"rendered":"The romantic charm of handmade rustic fireplaces and terracotta chimneys."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The warm and family-friendly atmosphere of a hearth warms the soul, especially if it is a handmade terracotta fireplace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The creation of handmade rustic fireplaces<\/strong> certainly involves a project, whether for a new building or an existing one.
In both cases, it is necessary to check the presence of one or more chimneys<\/strong> and\/or the possible installation of new ones. Once this first aspect (which is crucial) is determined, the ideal position for the terracotta fireplace<\/strong> should be identified. Beyond the aesthetic taste, it is necessary to consider its important thermal function, so it would be preferable to choose a more frequently used room, such as a kitchen, dining room, living room, and\/or verify its centrality in relation to the rest of the house. If the home spans multiple levels, the ideal choice would be the lowest level, as this would favor heat radiation while also considering the movement of warm air masses to the upper levels.<\/p>\n

That said, let’s describe in detail the classic fireplaces, distinguishing the hearth<\/strong> or combustion chamber enclosed by the side supports<\/strong>, the firebox<\/strong>, which is the lower part with the possible grid for collecting ash, the chimney hood<\/strong> for directing smoke, the chimney flue<\/strong>, and the external chimney cap<\/strong>.
The use of handmade terracotta<\/strong> for the construction of a fireplace is ideal because it can stay in contact with and remain near the fire. It can store heat and release it into the environment even long after the fire has gone out.
Here, we look at some examples of fireplaces, knowing that there are many different shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/b>Classic Fireplaces: Terracotta Fireplace Cladding<\/span><\/b><\/h2><\/div>\n\n
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