Jan. 14, 2010 issue : During a cold winter, imagine having a warm, comforting fireplace in any room in your house. According to David Gregg, senior editor of Behind the Buy.com, you can have just that with some eco-friendly fireplaces that are the new rage in interior decorating. More

Burning green wood in inefficient stoves can lead to a lot of problems according to the Lung Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada). Greg Noel, the association's director of environmental initiatives set up a booth in a mall recently, promoting the safe and responsible burning of wood. More

Location, location, location. Today's fireplaces fit into virtually every room in the house. Traditionally, fireplaces were focal points in living and family rooms. "The technology is so advanced now that fireplaces can be installed with ease in more non-traditional rooms in the house," said David Coulson with Napoleon Fireplaces & Grills. "Fireplaces are great for the living room or den, but with today's technology there is nothing stopping you from putting them in your bedroom or even bathroom." Electric and ventless gas and liquid gel fireplaces are hot trends. New and improved technology in direct-vent gas fireplaces and stoves, gas inserts and wood-burning fireplaces and stoves make fireplaces practical and energy-efficient. More

Should you have an older home with a wood burning fireplace, you may be losing heat up the chimney and outdoors. During the cold winter months, heat is actually drawn from inside the house and out the chimney instead of providing heat to your home. You can modernize your fireplace with fireplace inserts, which are a solid steel or cast iron box with a blower which keeps the heat in your home and keeps you warm.

Different Types of Fireplace Inserts

There are different types of fireplace inserts available depending upon the type of fireplace your desire. You can get a wood burning fireplace insert if your preference is to burn wood. An alternative type of fireplace insert is a gas burning model which uses natural gas or propane to provide heat. Both types include blower motors which blow the warm air into your room and provide heat without it escaping out the chimney. You can get either type of fireplace insert from Copperfield Chimney Supply .

When you are installing a brand new gas fireplace or stove, you will want to determine the best placement in the room. It is common to place the gas unit in a corner or along an exterior wall. However, you do not have to do this and can even place the gas unit along an interior wall of the home. You will find that Duravent makes all sorts of gas venting, pipes and accessories, which allow you to place your new gas fireplace or stove just about anywhere you desire.

Deciding Where to Split the Gas Line to Install Duravent Pipe

Another concern you will face when deciding upon the placement of your new gas fireplace or stove, is how you will get a natural gas line ran to the unit. You will need to split the main gas line from where it comes into your home or from where it runs to another appliance, like you hot water heater. It is a good idea to always split the line which will require the shortest distance. Proflex CSST gas pipe, which is available on our website, here at Copperfield Chimney Supply if the most efficient product to use for gas pipe.

A fireplace refers to a structure which is used for containing fire for the purpose of heating and ambiance, although in the ancient times it was also used for the purpose of cooking as well. The fire is lit in a firepit or firebox, where a connected flue or chimney directs the combustion gases as well as particulate exhausts to the open air. Fireplaces are an amazing experience, even when not used for cooking or heating. The crackling sound of burning wood and the glow of burning fire are quite comforting.

As beautiful as they are practical, the entire line of high-efficiency wood-burning fireplaces from Security Chimneys builds on years of experience in design and functionality. From an elegant, traditional favorite to a sleek, contemporary attraction, a Security Chimneys BIS fireplace creates an instant focal point-a centerpiece admired and treasured for its beauty as well as its performance. And, every high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace from Security Chimneys is EPA*-certified, which means that you can count on dependable warmth with the added bonus of responsible burning. Embrace the intimate atmosphere of a Security Chimneys fireplace.

Available in a wide array of heating capacities, Security Chimneys fireplaces produce just the right amount of warmth and ambiance to bring comfort to any setting. From basements to bedrooms or any living area, a Security Chimneys fireplace creates a setting and sets a mood that goes unrivaled.

A real wood fire is incomparable. Flickering flames, smoldering embers and crackling logs create an ambiance that can't be achieved with other fuels. Available in a selection of styles with customizable features, a Security Chimneys fireplace can be tailored to fit any décor.

Employing advanced technologies with a lifetime of experience, fireplaces from Security Chimneys offer the ultimate in wood-burning efficiency. From state-of the- art airtight combustion chambers to Time-Delayed Air Boost systems to forced air heating systems, Security Chimneys wood-burning fireplaces represent a giant leap forward in technology.

Today, there are a number of options available in high efficiency wood burning fireplaces. However, the BIS fireplace is a name that you cannot miss if you are looking forward to a great fireplace. This Security BIS Fireplace would be an excellent option for your home. With so many options available to you, there is little chance that you

So get your own Security Bis Fireplace today and enjoy its warmth and wonderful ambiance.