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Fireplace Specialists

How do you know if the person selling, planning and installing your fireplace is qualified?

NFI is the National Fireplace Institute, an independent, national agency dedicated to training and certification of fireplace professionals. Certification is a good indication of a commitment to the highest professional standards. That’s why The Place is proud to offer you professional planning and installation from NFI Certified Specialists.

We go the extra mile to provide you with professional planning and installation. As of October 22, 2006, The Place sales and installation crew holds 9 certifications. After the current round of testing our employees will hold a total of 11 certifications in wood, gas and pellet products and installations! Most fireplace shops don’t have any! Who would you rather put your trust into?

For more information concerning National Fireplace Institute and fireplace certifications please go to: www.nficertified.org

Andrea Reedy at The Place, in Medina, holds two certifications accredited by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI). That means when you talk with her about the perfect fireplace for your home and lifestyle, you get the cold, hard facts about creating a soft, warm fire.

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Photo of the staff at The Place in Medina
Andrea Reedy (c), with Tim Polasko (L) and Joe Quinn II
Photo of the staff at The Place in North Royalton
Donerae Testa (L) and sales associate Ann Kurilec (R)

Donerae Testa at The Place, in North Royalton, is one of only two people in the state of Ohio who holds all three certifications accredited by the National Fireplace Institiute (NFI).

Donerae is the only woman within the U.S. and Canada to be awarded the title of "master hearth specialist" by the National Fire Institute.

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Our Fireplace Specialists

Donerae Testa- Master Hearth Specialist
 
Gas Specialist ------------
Achieved 2003 - Expires 2009
Wood Specialist ----------
Achieved 2006 - Expires 2009
Pellet Specialist ----------
Achieved 2006 - Expires 2009
Andrea Reedy
 
Gas Specialist ------------
Achieved 2006 - Expires 2009
Pellet Specialist ----------
Achieved 2006 - Expires 2009
Joe Quinn III
Wood Specialist ----------
Pending
Tim Polasko
Gas Specialist ------------
Pending
Troy Tomlins
Pellet Specialist ----------
Achieved 2006 - Expires 2009
Fireplace Inspector ------
Achieved 2006