How to equip a fireplace in an apartment. The best options. Part 1.
Many people associate a fireplace with warmth and comfort. Its presence in the interior creates a unique atmosphere of romance, and the contemplation of flames has a positive effect on the emotional background of a person. Today it is not at all necessary to go to a country house or to nature in order to plunge into this pleasure. Using modern technology, you can equip a fireplace in your apartment. However, initially it is necessary to decide what role the hearth will play: heating or used as an element of decor.
The most commonly used lighter and safer models:
- Electric;
- Gas;
- Bio fireplace;
- False fireplace (artificial imitation).
In this article, we will talk about electric and gas fireplaces.
Electric fireplaces.
Today it is the most popular type. Main advantages:
- No need for pipes and ventilation system;
- Environmental friendliness;
- Safety. By radiating heat into the apartment, the electric fireplace does not heat up by itself, which makes it safe for children and pets;
- Ease of care (does not require cleaning);
- Durability due to the absence of corrosion of parts;
- Low cost;
- Easy and fast installation process;
- It will be easy to move when repairing;
- Remote control capability.
Disadvantages:
- High energy costs;
- Reducing humidity in the apartment;
- An electric fireplace only heats a specific area and is not intended to be the main source of heating.
Depending on the installation method, the following varieties are distinguished:
- Table electric fireplaces.
- Suspended models.
- Built-in electric fireplaces.
- Mobile products with their own small portal.
- Wall mounted fireplace sets.
Appliances equipped with steam generators create a realistic effect of fire and smoke. There are also models with an LCD screen or with a 3D effect, which cannot be distinguished from real fireplaces even at very close distance.
Gas fireplaces.
Installing such a fireplacerequires a chimney and a source of constant supply of fresh air into the room. It is also necessary to obtain permission from the fire authorities and gas services for its installation and operation.
By the type of installation, gas fireplaces can be:
- Classic (embedded) They have a fireproof firebox, which is installed in a portal made of brick or stone, which has a connection to the chimney.
- Floor This is a decoratively decorated firebox, for the installation of which a specially prepared fireproof base and chimney are provided.
- Wall mounted Mounted with brackets in a suspended state. They have a chimney, which also serves as a decorative role.
All options for gas fireplaces have several combustion modes, which allows both to be used for purely decorative purposes and to be used for heating a room.
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