The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) has conducted the Fireplace and Stove Attitude and Usage Study on a biennial
basis since 2002. The State of the Hearth Industry Report reflects select information from the 2008 hearth shipment report, the 2008
Attitude and Usage Study and public data from other industry groups as referenced.
http://www.hpba.org/fileadmin/News_Releases/2009_Expo/HPBA_-_SOTH_Fact_Sheet_2009_Final.pdf
