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Napoleon Fireplaces – Company Profile

Napoleon Fireplaces Wolfgang and Ingrid Schroeter founded Napoleon Fireplaces in 1976. Napoleon began as Wolf Steel Ltd., a steel fabrication business and was based in Barrie, Ontario. After the company diversified production and branched into outdoor heating products, Napoleon was created. The company began when Schroeter began building wood-burning stoves in his garage. He started making cast iron frame stoves with glass doors, which allowed the user to see the fire burning within the stove. This was the first of its kind. Distribution of these innovative stoves began in the 80s to homes in Canada and the United States. In 1995, Napoleon added barbecue grills to the product line. Fifteen years later, a charcoal grill was developed for buyers in the European market. Napoleon became known worldwide in 2010, opening offices in the United Kingdom, Austria and the Netherlands. The new barbeque models they developed were distributed not only in those countries but also in Mexico, Israel and Chile. The company continued to be innovative and in 2013, invented the smallest BTU gas furnace in the world. Today, it still continues to be inventive with grills, heating and cooling products and fireplaces. Napoleon is North America’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of these goods. Fireplaces, Stoves and Inserts Napoleon is known for the high-quality fireplaces, stoves and inserts. They manufacture products that look good and can keep you warm even when the power goes out. They have a wide selection of fireplaces including, gas, wood and electric. They also have a selection of gas stoves that can come in handy if you ever need backup heating. Napoleon manufactures their products to last a lifetime and be safe for using for fun and practicality. The CLEARion™ Elite Series [...]

Do I need a fireplace or an insert?

When you are shopping for a fireplace, or a fireplace insert you need to know the difference between them. We find that everyone calls a fireplace an insert these days. This misunderstanding probably comes from viewing the fireplace as something that is surrounded by or perceived to be “inserted” into the stone, brick, tile, or millwork that creates what we think of when we visualize a fireplace. You wouldn’t want to order a fireplace insert when what you need is a fireplace. A fireplace is designed for new construction or complete remodel. A fireplace insert is “inserted” into an existing masonry fireplace or firebox. What are Fireplace Inserts? Gas or wood fireplace inserts convert old drafty wood-burning fireplaces into modern and efficient heat sources. Gas and wood inserts are typically slid into a wood burning fireplace, relying on the existing fireproofing to ensure safe operation. Both types of inserts require the use of a liner kit running through the masonry chimney. Liner kits for wood inserts include a stove connector, a flexible liner, a top plate, and cap. Gas insert liner kits include two flexible liners, one for fresh air intake, the other for exhaust, and a termination cap. When remodeling an existing fireplace, choose a fireplace insert. Majestic Ruby gas insert What are Fireplaces? Gas and wood fireplaces, on the other hand, require no existing firebox or existing fireproofing to install. They are most often used in new construction or when renovating a room without a fireplace. When you purchase a fireplace, you are buying the firebox and necessary components to ensure safe operation. You are not buying the stone, or tile, or millwork that butts up the [...]