Fire Grate

A fire place grate holds your firewood in place, keeping it off the ground. It is typically made from rustless steel bar.

They come in different finishes, shapes, designs and sizes. The bigger your fireplace is, the longer and wider you will want your grate to be. You could try building a fire directly on the ground surface of your fireplace like you would a campfire, but generally this is not as safe, as firewood typically falls in when it burns through, and having a fire grate will prolong the life of your fireplace floor and keep it cleaner.

It will also keep your fireplace safer because less ash will escape underneath the mesh screen of your fireplace.
If you don’t already have one, or are looking to replace the one currently in your fireplace, a great place to start looking is Lowe’s. An affordable online store that carries them is http://www.selffeedingfireplacegrate.com/. You will probably want to buy one that matches the finish on your mesh screen.

The mesh screen is important because it keeps ash from flying out of the fireplace and staining or burning your carpet or hardwood floor, and it makes having a fireplace that much safer for your pets or small children. The grate you buy should fit squarely in the middle of the floor of your fireplace without poking out of the screen.

Don’t buy an excessively cheap fireplace grate or one of inferior quality, as this is likely to become rusted through or weakened by the flames over time. If you plan to buy online, keep in mind that there will almost always be shipping costs associated with your order. Many stores will match your online price if you bring in a printout showing the listing, and you will avoid having to pay for expensive shipping. It is helpful to give the store attendant the exact dimensions for your fireplace, and they will have the knowledge and expertise to match your needs with your budget when picking out the grate that is right for you.

Regular cleaning of fireplace grates is a part of properly maintaining your fireplace, along with the outer screen. Use a mild solvent, such as rubbing alcohol or CLR. Logs that are for cleaning carbon cake off of your chimney also help with this process. Avoid cleaning with extremely flammable liquids, such as lighter fluid or turpentine. This will also adversely affect the smell of your fire.

Choosing the right equipment for your fireplace is important. It will help you to take that much more pride in your home.

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