You can shop online for fireplace screens and see all the types and styles offered. There are many shapes and changes from one to another that you can find one to fit your style. The screen will protect your family from ashes in the air and sparks popping out starting a fire.

These factors make the screen important for the protection of your home and family. You need to measure the front of the opening of your fireplace. Add 10 to 12 inches to the width of the opening. Add 3 to 5 inches to the height of the opening to get full protection. Buying a larger screen is necessary for stand-alone screens because they prevent the screen from tipping over.

Depending on the style of your fireplace, you can pick a screen that fits "all designs". These usually stand alone and as one panel although the choices are many for stand-alone screens. Allowing extra inches gives room for folds but using common sense decides what you need to add to get the right size.

Screens are for protection and for efficiency. A fireplace is a great source of heat and can be lost if the screen works against you. Glass screens and iron screens give more control over the heat and how much comes off your fireplace instead of going up the chimney.

Choose from wrought iron, graphite, curve glass, brass, and bronze screens just to mention some of the choices. Check out the accessories that come in matching sets with cleaning tools, fire starters, hearthrugs, wood holders, and candelabras are just some of the matching extras.

All you need are your measurements and time to look at fireplace screens. You can stay within a budget and still choose from an assortment of styles and prices. You will not be disappointed with a fireplace screen during the cold winter months.