April 21, 2017 4:45 pm
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When cold weather hits, you want to make sure that your home stays as warm as possible. If you have a fireplace in your home, it’s important to ensure that it is providing heat in a way that is efficient. The design of your fireplace can have a significant impact on how quickly and effectively your home is heated, so it’s important to know how it works and whether you might benefit from an updated unit. There are big differences between a direct vent fireplace and an open fireplace that can greatly impact how effective they are. If you decide that you’d like to remodel your fireplace or add a new fireplace to your home altogether, you can get help from a custom fireplace contractor in Seattle, WA. The difference between a direct vent fireplace and an open fireplace An open or traditional fireplace uses air from inside for combustion. The fumes from the fire escape up a flue, which carries hot air from the fire outdoors. Direct vent fireplaces utilize outdoor air for combustion by drawing air in through the outer layer of a double vent pipe. The inner layer of this pipe expels fumes created by the fire.... View Article
April 6, 2017 6:51 pm
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Are you looking for a way to add some excitement to your patio in time for entertaining friends, family and other special guests this summer? Outdoor fire pits in Seattle, WA might be the perfect idea. A fire pit serves as a focal point and unique gathering spot and helps keep you and your guests warm once the sun goes down. Learn more about some factors to consider when selecting the right outdoor fire pit for your needs. Where will you place the fire pit? Like any other fire-producing fixture, your new fire pit should be placed far away from anything that could catch fire, including plants or hazardous materials. What style suits you and your space? When you begin working with a professional on designing a fire pit for your patio, you’ll quickly see that they don’t all look the same. You’ll generally find them in a variety of shapes. A good starting point in determining the style you want is to think about the size of your patio area. If it is on the smaller side, a bowl-shaped fire pit would work well. Rectangular- or square-shaped fire pits are an attractive choice for a bigger patio. Do you... View Article
March 23, 2017 6:51 pm
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Winter may be on its way out, but it’s not too early to think about heating options for your home for next winter. Take a look at some of the benefits to having a sealed wood stove or fireplace installed. Then, to learn more, you can contact a custom fireplace contractor in Seattle, WA with any questions or to book an appointment for service. Wood stoves Are an excellent heat source: Because a wood stove makes use of a closed combustion system—meaning that most of the heat it produces is directed into your home—it is able to burn fuel in a more efficient and economically friendly way than a fireplace. Similarly, a woodstove emanates heat from multiple sides, while a fireplace produces heat from only one side. Can be cost-effective: One load of wood placed in a wood stove can heat a significant portion of your home for between four and eight hours. You may find that a wood stove helps decrease your utility bills during the winter, especially when paired with your heating system that’s already in place. Are safe to use: The wood stove you have installed will likely feature glass doors, which will ensure that sparks will... View Article
March 13, 2017 6:30 pm
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Whether your fireplace remodeling in Seattle, WA takes place on an indoor unit or an outdoor fire pit, rest assured that there are many creative designs available for bio-ethanol burners. This modern interpretation of a fireplace with enormous environmental benefits also expands design possibilities for living rooms and outdoor kitchens. Here are some new ideas to get you started on creating the ideal fireplace: Stay traditional: Installing bio-ethanol burners in your current fireplace remains an option. The space is already available, and it is the natural centerpiece for your living or dining room. Use this opportunity to expand on your current environment. Steel inserts can add an industrial look, or if you are feeling ambitious about a historic look in an older home, consider adding textures that look like coal or wood when the flames burn. This is frequently an option chosen by many customers who love and want to achieve the look and feel of a traditional fireplace, but who have no desire to maintain it. Room centerpiece: Building a centerpiece fire is possible both indoors and outdoors. You often see this in restaurants, but that does not disqualify the idea from entering your home. A traditional fire pit... View Article
February 27, 2017 6:30 pm
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Bio-ethanol burners are gaining priority in outdoor and indoor custom fireplace design. They offer ease and quality that is unmatched by traditional gas or wood fireplaces. If you are considering the bio-ethanol route the next time you build or upgrade with help from a custom fireplace contractor in Seattle, WA, here are the advantages you will enjoy with that choice: Air quality: Bio-ethanol burners are appropriate for indoor and outdoor fireplaces. In either environment, pollutants compromise fresh air and literally make it difficult to breathe. Breathing in ash or smoke is uncomfortable for all of us. For outdoor fire pits, using bio-ethanol adds less pollution to the environment that does not end up in your lungs. When you install it for an indoor fireplace, it helps with air quality there, too. Smoke, ash and odors can cancel out the cozy effects of a fireplace very quickly—especially if you forget to open the flue first. Using bio-ethanol gives you all the warmth and effects without pollution. Unlike traditional fireplaces, you do not need a flue at all! There is nothing to vent or control in terms of smoke or even fumes. Uses renewal energy: Besides adding to air quality, the bio-ethanol... View Article
