Contemporary fireplaces that are sold today typically utilize direct vent designs, made to accommodate gas-burning flames. Because contemporary architecture supports lines that are streamlined and clean, it makes more sense to opt for contemporary fireplaces that burn gas instead of wood logs.
A Convenient Heat Source
Gas is often a preferred heat source for a fireplace as it proves to be a cleaner source of heat than wood. While that does not mean you cannot incorporate a wood-burning system in a contemporary living space, gas is often the preferred choice for anyone who wants a fireplace installation that is convenient and easy to use.
Fireplaces that are vented without a masonry chimney force the heat of the flames into a living area rather than allowing the heat to become absorbed in the chimney or brickwork. The lower combustion to fuel rate also increases heating efficiency. Therefore, fireplaces that are vented without a masonry chimney need less fuel in order to produce additional heat.
Ideally, you can install contemporary fireplaces in various areas of a home, especially if you choose fireplace styles that are either stand alone or can support architectural designs that do not need a chimney for venting purposes.
How Fireplaces Are Vented
Vented fireplaces that use a pipe for venting are set up so the pipe that is used leads directly out of a wall of a home, similar to how a dryer vent is installed. In some instances, contemporary fireplaces may be installed in the center of a living area and vented upwards, or through the roof.
A Safer Flame
Convection heat is used to heat the living area. Therefore, the air for the heat is drawn in from the outside for combustion purposes before it is directly vented back outside. As a result, the same byproducts that are produced from wood-burning fireplaces are not produced. These byproducts may include moisture and carbon monoxide. Vented contemporary fireplaces are safe-burning units.
The Preferred Choice
If you want to include a fireplace in a contemporary décor, it typically is best to choose, if you currently do not have a fireplace in your home, a contemporary unit that can be vented with a pipe and is fueled by natural gas.
Because contemporary decors feature clean and functional lines, you want to include a fireplace that will fit into this kind of scheme. Choosing a gas-fired unit that is vented with pipes is a preferred choice of homeowners who want to include a contemporary fireplace design in a modern décor.
Making the most of modern technologies has made it possible for manufacturers of fireplaces, whether they are contemporary or traditional gas-burning designs, to produce a fireplace that will cut down on the total heat consumption while equally disbursing warmth.
