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Napoleon Gas Fireplaces

November 10th, 2009

One of the best known manufacturers of gas fireplaces are Napoleon. This company began making steel railings in 1976 but saw the potential for fireplaces and began producing these same fireplaces in 1981. They are based in Ontario, Canada and are now one of the leading companies producing gas fireplaces, wood burning fireplaces plus many other accessories and products.

If you are thinking of buying a new fireplace then a Napoleon gas fireplace could be perfect for you. It will provide your home with a stylish feel and you will know you are getting a top quality product from one of the most reputable companies in the industry. Gas fireplaces will give your home warmth, style and is a cost effective form of heating. It will add value to your home if you ever decide to sell and it will provide a wonderful warm setting on a cold winters evening.

Napoleon sell a range of beautiful gas fireplaces in traditional or contemporary styles and you can choose from models in the style of direct vent, natural vent or vent free, depending on your preferences. Whichever style you choose, you will be getting a completely reliable product and the security of a limited lifetime warranty.

You will not require a chimney with Napoleon’s direct vent gas fireplace as it can be vented through the ceiling or the wall. A direct vent fireplace draws the air in from outside and also expels air back out again meaning that it does not use any of the air in the house. This provides for an extremely efficient source of heat.

One of the oldest types of gas fireplace is a natural vent gas fireplace. This is one of the most realistic looking fires. It uses what it known as a ‘B-Vent’ which is specifically designed for homes which require vertical terminations of over 20 feet.

A vent free gas fireplace is designed to burn all the gas it uses so that it doesn’t expel any fumes and therefore does not require ventilation. Napoleon provides a range of stylish vent free gas fireplaces which will bring warmth and elegance to your home. They are easily installed and because of the zero clearance design, they can be installed virtually anywhere in your home.

So if you are looking for an instant, convenient fire which is clean, easy to use and has realistic looking flames, then a Napoleon gas fireplace is the perfect choice every time.

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Ventless Gas Fireplace

March 3rd, 2009

A ventless gas fireplace is the ideal solution for heating a single room. Since it does not need an external venting duct, or flue or chimney it is a lot less expensive to install compared to traditional wood and gas fireplaces. Ventless gas fireplaces use propane or natural gas for fuel, utilizing the gas in the room to burn.

Ventless gas fireplaces are often used as an alternative or additional source of heat for rooms that get extra cold such as a bedroom. These fireplaces are also valued for their aesthetic qualities as they are available in different colors, shapes and sizes. They are also easy to run since all that is required is a natural gas pipeline or a line to supply propane from a tank.

The choice of a gas ventless fireplace will depend primarily on how it is going to be used. Each fireplace is rated to say how much energy will be consumed and the amount of heat they deliver, measured in BTU’s. The BTU gives an indication of the size of the room that a fireplace can heat effectively. It would be pointless to install a fireplace with a high output for a small room, it would be wasted.

A fireplace cannot be completely ventless since it requires the oxygen in the air to create flames. Without vents it would simply get extinguished. A ventless gas fireplace uses chimneyless or ductless technology and so vents out into the room. Hence the volume of air in room will make a difference. Most manufacturers do not recommend using a ventless gas fireplace as a primary source of heat. Instead they recommend using it as a secondary source when there is no electricity.

A ventless gas fireplace also increases the level of humidity in a room, since burning propane or gas tends to create water vapor that builds up in a room. If you use vent free gas logs you will find that they have burners that are specially designed to be uncovered. These burners are concealed behind the logs and are adjusted to let in enough air for efficient combustion of the natural gas. This reduces the amount of carbon monoxide produced.

An additional safety measure ensures that the ventfree logs are fitted with oxygen depletion sensors that dilute or deplete the amount of oxygen left in a room and protect against the buildup of carbon monoxide. This activates the sensor and the gas supply to the logs shuts down.

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