Fake Fireplace

A fireplace is a great addition to any living space. It adds a unique ambience to the area conducive for a get together with family and friends on special occasio ns or even during ordinary days.

Unfortunately, not all homes can have a fireplace. Sometimes due to limited space, homeowners don’t have any opportunity to build such structure in their homes.

The good news is that you can always have a fake fireplace in your home if only to experience how it feels to have fire burning without the smoke and ash. This would make for a quiet and romantic space to spend quality time with your loved ones especially on a cold night.

A fake fireplace is no longer new today. Many people use this to make their homes more attractive and to create a calming ambience.

This type of fireplace comes in easy-to-install kits. You can choose from the gas burning, gel burning or the electric unit. And unlike the traditional fireplace, this one does not emit smoke and does not produce ash. As such, it is ideal for families with members suffering from allergies and those who don’t want to burden themselves with cleaning ashes every time they use the fireplace.

A gas fireplace has three types – the direct vent, vent-free and the B-vent. You can use natural gas or propane gas whichever is suitable for you. A direct vent unit does not require a chimney and has zero clearance. It uses air outside the home and burns efficiently but without emitting harmful smoke in your air.

The vent-free or ventless gas fireplace is the type that can create flames that look as if they’re real. They also produce hot flames but no smoke emissions so you can be sure to enjoy cleaner air inside your home. This type of unit can be installed in any area of the home and remain safe there. And since they’re zero-clearance, you need not worry about the exterior of the fireplace.

The third type of gas fireplace is the B-vent or natural vent utilizes a chimney or a wall vent. This is often used for decorative purposes as they are not very efficient and does not give off heat. You can get this in different types such as the traditional one-sided to the left side open, right side open and see-through.

The electric type is suited for a small apartment or home and for those looking for a highly efficient fireplace. Normally, this unit operates via 110v electricity and features an automatic shut-off command. The automated feature avoids smoldering embers.

The gel fireplace, on the other hand, is also a healthy choice. It does not emit any heat and makes use of reusable gel canisters that you can light up using a match. These gel canisters are usually placed behind realistic logs. In this way, you achieve the glow that a real fireplace gives to a home but without the heat to let families enjoy a quiet time together particularly at night time.

For your fake fireplace, there are other accessories that you can use to make your unit more stylish and to achieve the effect of wood burning.