Byler's Stove Shoppe

Delmarva's Premier Hearth Shop!

302-674-1631
1368 Rose Valley School RdDover, DE 19904
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Fireplaces

What is a Zero clearance or Factory built Fireplace?

A “Zero Clearance” fireplace is a self-contained steel box that allows you to forgo the building of a masonry fireplace and instead simply requires a wooden chase to be built around it. These are great options for new construction homes, or remodels without the large cost of a full masonry chimney. Zero clearance fireplaces are exhausted by a metal vent that runs through the chase.

What what are the benefits of a factory-built fireplace?

  • Factory-built fireplaces are surprisingly inexpensive.
  • They use a safe, lightweight chimney and do not need any additional footing or other structural support.
  • Because they have fewer limitations than site-built masonry fireplaces, they can be easily and safely installed in almost any room.
  • Factory-built fireplaces are available in a range of sizes, and can be open on one, two (“see-through” and corner models), three (“peninsula”), or four sides (“oasis”).
  • Brick, stone, marble and other facing materials can be combined with your choice of mantels to suit your decor.

You'll find that Byler's Stove Shoppe not only has a great selection of fireplaces, but also experts on hand who can guide you through the process of finding the right fireplace for you.

Fuel Options


Gas / Propane Fireplaces

  • Benefits: Convenience. Quickly turn the fire on or off, adjust the flame height and the fire intensity.
  • Fire Characteristics: Gas fireplaces are consistent and controllable by design. They allow you to choose the fire's intensity.
  • Fire Starting: Flip a switch or grab your remote. It's that easy.
  • Type of Heat: Enjoy a steady mix of radiant and convective heat.
  • Fuel Storage & Handling: Natural gas is piped directly to your home by a gas utility. Propane gas is stored on site in an above or below ground tank which is refilled by an LP gas provider.

Wood Fireplaces

  • Benefits: Natural and available. Wood can supplement furnace usage and reduce heating costs up to 30%.
  • Fire Characteristics: Expect robust, steady fires. Our wood products deliver powerful heating performance and efficiency.
  • Fire Starting: Paper, kindling, and a fire-starting log are effective.
  • Type of Heat: Adding more fuel will increase convective heat. Radiant heat will remain steady.
  • Fuel Storage & Handling: Dry storage is important. A cord of wood is stacked 4'x4'x8'. On average, a 1,500 sq. ft. home will require 2-4 cords per season.

Electric Fireplaces

  • Benefits: No fumes, no fuel, an low maintenance
  • Fire Characteristics: Depends on the model. Some models have animated features that look like glowing embers. Others can use LED lights to simulate flames.
  • Fire Starting: Heat comes with a push of a button.
  • Type of Heat: Depends on the model whether it's infared, fan-type heating, or convection.
  • Fuel Storage & Handling: No need to store fuel. All you have to do is plug it in.