As a designer, we like to push the limits of what’s possible, getting our clients the biggest band for their buck, all while abiding by building codes and ensuring the health and safety of our end users. Endlessly in search of the next big thing, we get excited about new technological advances being made in design staples like the fireplace. Units that can provide heat, but are cool to the touch, are safe for families with small children, and allow you to get the function you want without having to compromise on style. Valor radiant gas fireplaces use a unique hidden ducting system that draws heat up and recirculates the heat in the room, allowing the use of combustible materials closer than ever to the unit. This means that the walls around the fireplace are kept cooler so there’s less worry about surface materials and things like artwork, your tv or stuffed animals left by the fireplace of getting hot. This allows us designer types to be creative with finishing materials and design. Not to mention the fact that these style units burn less gas and provide more heat leaving more in your pocket. Fully functional without the use of electricity, the installation of a radiant gas fireplace would keep your family warm and safe, especially in the event od a power outage in the middle of winter. The plethora of design options existing today have me re-thinking the possibilities of the fireplaces as an art feature, as well as a functional heating unit, and a place to warm up inside as it cools down outside.
