{"id":803,"date":"2021-06-17T09:45:28","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T13:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/superior.ihptransfer.wpengine.com\/?post_type=learn&p=803"},"modified":"2021-10-08T10:39:48","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T14:39:48","slug":"gas-fireplace-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"learn","link":"https:\/\/superiorfireplaces.us.com\/learn\/gas-fireplace-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas Fireplace Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gas fireplaces offer the beauty and realism of \u201clive\u201d dancing flames with all the conveniences of a modern gas appliance. With the flip of a switch or the click of a remote you can immediately begin enjoying your fireplace without the efforts of loading wood or cleaning ashes when you are done.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three main types of gas fireplaces to consider, Direct Vent<\/a> gas fireplaces, Vent-Free<\/a> gas fireplaces and B-Vent<\/a> gas fireplaces, that differ in their installation flexibility, features and efficiencies. Another option to consider is an open-hearth Wood-Burning<\/a> fireplace combined with a vented gas log set. You will find a wide range of design and opening styles to choose from with gas fireplaces depending on the type you choose. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

GAS FIREPLACE DESIGN STYLES<\/h3><\/div>
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Traditional<\/h6><\/div>

Logs & Embers<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Contemporary<\/h6><\/div>

Glass Floor Media<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Transitional<\/h6><\/div>

Glass Floor Media & Log Accents<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

GAS FIREPLACE OPENING TYPES<\/h3><\/div>
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Front Open<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Linear<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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See-through<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Peninsula<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Corner Open<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES<\/h3><\/div>
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These fireplaces offer a great balance between aesthetics, heating efficiency and installation flexibility. Direct vent fireplaces are designed with sealed glass fronts and are vented using a special two-wall vent system. This sealed system brings all the air used for combustion into the fireplace through the outer vent wall and all the exhaust exits through the inner vent wall. No air loss from the home combined with the heat circulating features of these fireplaces makes them a very efficient source of supplemental heat.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Features<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>