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  • White Mountain Hearth Tahoe Deluxe Direct-Vent Fireplace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • Designed with the builder in mind, the White Mountain Hearth Tahoe Deluxe direct-vent heater-rated fireplace features a rigid, easy-to-install firebox with hem-bent seams said to improve the seal as well as eliminate excess screws and fasteners. Sized for numerous applications, the 16-3/8-inch-deep unit is available in four popular widths. A selection of decorative mantel, door, and frame trim allows for simple homeowner customization. 800-851-3153.
  • Cerona Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • Taking its cues from tradition, the Cerona direct-vent gas fireplace features a tall arched silhouette and seamless ceramic firebox said to generate 25 percent more radiant heat than a metal firebox. Available in 36- and 42-inch models, the Cerona offers options such as a zoning kit for heat distribution to other rooms, a duct kit to reduce furnace use by feeding heat into the HVAC system, and a range of mantels, fronts, surrounds, and finishes. 888-427-3973.
  • Fire Ribbon Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • Redefining the fireplace for the 21st century, the Fire Ribbon direct-vent gas fireplace showcases the beauty of the flame itself behind a sheer pane of ceramic glass. Approved for bedrooms, bathrooms, and common rooms in all 50 states, the Fire Ribbon features a satin black 18-gauge steel firebox measuring 36 inches wide by 16 inches high by 16-1/2 inches deep on the interior with an outer 22-gauge steel box measuring 45 inches wide by 35 inches high by 22-1/2 inches deep. 866-938-3846.
  • Model QFP44 Furnace-Rated Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • Said to be the industry's largest furnace-rated direct-vent gas fireplace, the QFP44 showcases a large ceramic log set cast directly from actual firewood to ensure authenticity. Said to have more than 80 percent thermal efficiency, this hefty model is capable of generating from 13,000 to 50,000 BTUs - enough to heat up additional rooms with the optional zone kit. Rugged hand-forged steel doors, andirons, and a glowing coal bed up front add to its traditional appeal. 800-926-4356.
  • Vision B-Vent Gas Fireplace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • For those who want an element of fire in a contemporary environment, the Vision B-vent gas fireplace sports a brushed stainless steel firebox, hole-in-the-wall styling, and gas log alternatives such as ceramic stones, an ember bed, or a sleek integrated burner only. Options include flush-to-the-floor or in-wall installation, as well as the choice of a simple stainless steel edge, one of the company's cast stone or stainless steel surrounds, or the customer's own material. 781-662-1110.
  • Caliber nXt Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • Heatilator. With an A.F.U.E. (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) of 70 percent the Caliber nXt direct-vent gas fireplace will enhance a home's comfort and ambience. Notable for its broad viewing area, detailed logs, and brick-like refractory, the Caliber comes in 36- and 42-inch sizes with a choice of fronts and finishes. An integral fan boosts dispersion of its 26,500 to 45,000 BTU/hour output, while zoning and ducting options enable heat distribution to other areas of the home. 800-927-6841.
  • Interior Products Review: Hearth Throbs
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/23/2007)
  • In an increasingly modern world there are few domestic traditions more enduring than having a fire in the fireplace. In fact, a 2006 NAHB survey reports that 51 percent of new single-family homes built in 2004 have at least one fireplace as opposed to only 22 percent in 1950. At least 4 percent raise that count to two or more fireplaces. Substantiating this data, a recent study conducted by the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association (HPBA) indicates that 22 percent of the home buyers surveyed admitted that a fireplace played a significant role in their decision to buy a home.
  • Mosaic Masonry Technology Brings Innovative Approach to Traditional Fireplaces
  • ebuild (1/2/2007)
  • DESA Hearth Products has introduced an innovative masonry technology under its Fmi® (Fireplace Manufacturers Inc.) and Vanguard® brands. Mosaic Masonry Technology is a process for lining a manufactured fireplace chassis with traditional masonry firebrick, enabling builders to install luxurious, true-brick fireplaces at a fraction of the time and cost of site-built masonry. The timeless elegance of masonry fireplaces is especially desirable in high-end luxury homes.
  • Open-hearth design gives homeowners woodburning-like ambiance with the convenience of gas.New Heatilator Reveal Gas Fireplaces Provide Open Hearth Experience
  • ebuild (12/21/2006)
  • Gas fireplaces have a come along way over the years to more closely resemble a woodburning experience. Nevertheless, many homeowners continue to favor a woodburning fireplace because a fixed glass panel does not separate them from the beauty of the fire. The new Heatilator Reveal gas fireplace removes this aesthetic barrier by providing an open-hearth design with the efficiency and ease of gas operation.

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