subject: Fireplaces In Brief Gas Fireplaces [print this page] While it may not be the most inexpensive form of decor, a gas fireplace or fireplaces would be the ideal way to beautify your home in a way that can also be classified as practical.
These days, gas fireplaces can be found in all shapes, sizes and styles, all designed to meet every requirement or caprice of the homeowner. From classic marble to rustic wood, you can find it all in a gas fireplace.
Why, today's gas fireplaces are designed in such a way that they mimic the look and feel of those wood-burning classics, replete with flames and logs that look like the real thing. In other words, choosing a gas fireplace is not akin to turning your back on tradition and old-fashioned virtues.
There are three types of gas fireplaces including top vented, direct vented and vent less fireplaces. But before you decide on a gas fireplace to buy, you must take into consideration the construction of your home and the reason why you want to buy such a fireplace in the first place.
A top vented gas fireplace would be one whose venting is connected either through a brand new vent pipe that goes through your home's ceiling or maybe through an existing chimney you already have. It does not take much to figure out why these fireplaces are usually a big hit for new homeowners or owners of one-story homes. Top vented fireplaces, as with other gas fireplaces, can be equipped with remote control, thermostatic and blower features. Depending on what you choose, these fireplaces cost anywhere from $600 to $2,500.
Direct vented fireplaces are vented straight through the wall directly above the fireplace. This gives you many options when it comes to the placement of your gas fireplace, and this venting structure also pulls in fresh air from outside to be used in combustion so that no air from the home is being used by your fireplace. There should be no problem either installing direct vented gas fireplaces. You would need to have a budget of about $1,000 at least to $2,500 at the most if you are interested in this type of fireplace.
Vent less gas fireplaces require no vents but do come with certain restrictions. The main advantage would be the fact you can install them anywhere around the house, but the disadvantage would be that they are only recommended for intermittent and supervised use.
If you do not plan on using your fireplace as a main heating source or when you are away from the home, a vent less fireplace could be the perfect option for your home. This type of gas fireplace is also the least expensive with prices ranging from $400 to $1,500.
So if you are looking for that perfect accent piece for your decor, perhaps a gas fireplace will do the trick. Unlike those older fireplaces, you don't have to "log up" and add extra wood if needed - you can just turn on the remote and operate this beautiful work of art and decorative masterpiece! Just simply turn a knob and enjoy the warmth, comfort and beauty that a gas fireplace can bring.
