When you think of fireplaces, thoughts of pleasant memories may come to mind – memories of the family nestled with blankets close to the fire on a freezing cold winter night. If you have experienced this scene, or something similar to it a number of decades in the past, you were probably sitting in front of a wood-burning fireplace with the fire crackling and the sparks flying. However, today’s fireplaces offer a different, cleaner ambience. With a contemporary fireplace fueled by gas, you and your family can experience a very efficient form of heating at any time of the year.
These types of fireplaces function as metal box units that are built directly into the wall framing of a home. As well, they can be installed into an existing home without the need for much modification.
Fireplace Features
Contemporary fireplace units fueled by natural gas or liquid petroleum vent air from the inside wall to the outside air. Regardless of whether you currently have an old-fashioned wood-burning fireplace and chimney in your living area, you can still have a direct vent modern gas fireplace installed. These units operate through a combustion sealed system in which outside air is brought into the firebox. The system distributes the heat throughout the room in an efficient manner while keeping the quality of the air inside constant and free from exhaust contamination.
Fireplace Installation
A number of different options are available with the installation of a contemporary gas fireplace. The installation can include rigid or flexible pipes routed from the inside of the wall to the outside air. Venting may be positioned at a 45 degree angle from the rear top of the unit for efficient routing to the outside.
Various rooms can accept a contemporary fireplace of the direct vent style. You may have one of these units installed in the den, living room, bedroom, or other living space.
Besides the functional benefits provided by these fireplaces, they can also serve as an excellent addition to your interior décor. These contemporary gas fireplaces can become the focal point of an entire room, with the color and style options of your choice.
