About Hearth Products
- 53% of fireplace owners consider their fireplace to be a major design feature in their home
- 31% of stove owners view their stove as a major source of heat; 56% consider it a secondary source of heat
- 58% of fireplace owners use them to enhance atmosphere
- Gas fireplaces are more likely to be burned (63%) than wood (53%) but for a shorter length of time, averaging 2.4 hours (the on/of capability offers greater convenience of use)
- The evolution of fireplace in variety, size and shape is such that there is a fireplace for any room, corner or location in the home; the master bedroom is the most desired room to add a second fireplace/stove