It’s Latin name is “focus,” denoting the hearth’s long-standing centrality to the function and meaning of home. In modern fireplace design, the hearth consists of the visible elements of the fireplace, with emphasis upon the floor level extension of masonry associated with the fireplace mantel.
What does adding or enhancing the hearth area do for my home?
- Improves resale value; homeowners can raise the selling price of their home 6-12% simply by adding a fireplace.*
- Dramatically enhances the ambiance of a room.
- Provides a potential new heat source.
By partnering with the hearth industry’s finest manufacturers, Belden Brick & Supply Company:
- Provides the industry’s highest-quality materials.
- Ensures the most technologically advanced materials for safety.
Today there exist more options for hearth design than ever before, and for a wider variety of living spaces. Whether you live in a house or condominium, or have an existing chimney or not, there is always a hearth product to suit your needs. And, as always, whether building new or renovating, expect no less than the finest in quality, aesthetics and safety considerations from Belden.
*National Association of Real Estate Appraisers.