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- This is not Your Father's Fireplace: The Heat and Glo LUX60
- (1/21/2009)
- The LUX60 is a large-scale fireplace that commands control over the entire room. While it measures five feet wide by five feet tall, it is designed for zero clearance installation providing for placement flexibility. The flame is appropriately sized to the fireplace - large and high reaching. At the base of the flame is a sculpture burner featuring randomly placed stainless steel tubes that illuminate with the fire's heat. The refractory is enhanced with LED lights that can be turned on with or without the flames for a dramatic effect. The front of the LUX60 has a bold, industrial modern design, adding a hint of masculinity to the fireplace. The LUX60 captures the alluring effect of color in a gas fireplace like never before and is sure to set trends in the fireplace industry.
- Convex Wall-Mount Electric Fireplace
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- Designed to recess into the niche between wall studs, the Convex wall-mount electric fireplace offers a low profile. The unit has a black pebble flame bed that can be removed and replaced with fill alternatives. Convex uses a removable 120-volt plug kit for hard-wired applications and can be surface-mounted for plug-in applications. The flame can be used with or without heat, and the unit includes a remote control and adjustable interior light. 800-668-6663.
- Outdoor Gas Torch
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
- With no venting required and a slim design, the GSST8 Outdoor Gas Torch yields endless design possibilities. The GSST8 is constructed from durable stainless steel and porcelain materials that stand up to the toughest outdoor environments. Each unit produces up to 6,000 BTU and comes with decorative glass embers and a fuel-saving electronic ignition. The built-in GFI electrical circuit breaker provides easy outdoor installation. Porcelain reflective radiant panels come standard, while accent lights are optional. 800-461-5581.
- Elite Direct-Vent Gas Fireplace
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- The Elite ELDVX series direct-vent gas fireplace has a louverless design that resembles the unobstructed openings of traditional wood-burning masonry hearths. Available in 35-, 40-, and 45-inch models, the unit has ceramic glass and a remote that controls the flame height and circulating fan while also operating as a room thermostat. 800-953-6669.
- Clean Face Electric Fireplace
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/13/2009)
- The modern 30-inch design of the EF30 Clean Face Electric Fireplace offers plug-and-play convenience for homeowners with limited venting options. The superior flame image and natural-looking log set give the appearance of a real burning fire, the company says, while tinted reflective panels create the illusion of a deeper, larger firebox. The three-stage heater and Whisper Quiet fan provide a comfortable, warm environment of 5,000 BTU. Suitable for any room in the house, the EF30 comes with a remote that controls both the flame and the three-stage heater. 800-461-5581.
- Todays Fireplaces Do More Than Look Good
- Daily Herald; Arlington Heights, Ill. (1/4/2009)
- Nothing says home more than a fire crackling in a hearth.A growing number of realistic electric fireplaces or new no-vent gas products can add a touch of warmth or just the mesmerizing flicker of flames to almost any space, even apartments and mobile homes. "While fireplaces of the past were widely used for ambience, many of todays hearth products are very energy efficient and can help cut energy bills," observes Jack Goldman, president of the Hearth Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA).
- A Fire's Glow ; Building An Outdoor Stone Fire Pit Is A Snap Other Fire Options
- Intelligencer Journal (11/28/2008)
- There's just something about hearing the crackling and watching the orange and yellow flames of an open fire dance against the background of Mother Nature's elements.For a more permanent and do-it-yourself-friendly solution, manufacturers have come up with kits and separate components for the very easy construction of a dry laid stone fire ring that is more substantial than the freestanding units.Sherm Guyer, vice president of Castlerock Landscape and Lighting, 605 Otsu Road, Willow Street, notes that the base will be 4 to 6 inches of crushed 2A modified stone like any other patio base.
- EcoSmart Fireplaces
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- EcoSmart fireplaces burn non-polluting denatured alcohol. The latest in the line, the Tower, was inspired by Padella Romana lighting used in the homes of wealthy families during the Roman Empire, the firm says. The unit, which can be used indoors or outdoors, features treated and toughened glass and a powder-coated steel cabinet. The lever-operated flame can be regulated. 310-914-3335.
Fogata Grande Outdoor Fire Pit - BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The Fogata Grande outdoor fire pit can achieve more than a 50-inch flame height and generate 185,000 BTU/hour input. The pit is available with a 21-piece ceramic log set for natural gas operation, and has a full dome cover, roasting sticks, and a safety spark screen. Accessories include a log grate, fire pit screen, fire poker, and gloves. The 3-foot-diameter pit has a black finish cast-iron bowl. 800-926-4356.
- Twilight II Gas Fireplaces
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/14/2008)
- The Twilight II is an indoor/outdoor see-through gas fireplace that can be installed on the wall between an interior family room and an outdoor patio. The direct-vent design forms a sealed combustion chamber between the interior and exterior to eliminate drafts. The outside face acts as a vent, so the fireplace does not affect indoor air quality, the company says. The exterior is weatherproofed so it needs no exterior cap. The unit is hurricane-rated and operates at 38,000 BTUs per hour. 888-427-3973.
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