Our certified technicians installed this full-view style Mendota FV42 gas fireplace in Evergreen, CO.
Does this cool weather have you thinking about a new fireplace? Do you want to make your fireplace as unique as you are? Do you want a fireplace to become the centerpiece of your home? If you think outside the box, you can have the fireplace of your dreams!
You can replace your fireplace with one that is a different shape and size. You don’t have to settle for a boring, bland, black, and brassy fireplace anymore! The hottest fireplace trends today incorporate new styles of fireplaces in unconventional places! From long, lean, linear fireplaces to portrait style fireplaces that are taller than they are wide, we have the perfect option for accentuating and warming your home.
You are probably familiar with the full-view style fireplaces; this traditional fireplace shape is rectangular and squarish. While these are still immensely popular, your options for a new fireplace are no longer limited to a traditional look.
Linear Fireplaces | Sleek & Stylish
Linear fireplaces are some of the most popular fireplaces in home remodels and new custom homes. This style of fireplace is usually about 18” tall, but ranges from 36” to 72” wide. Because of the many options for width, there is a perfect linear fireplace for any room. You can customize your firebox décor, from traditional logs to contemporary glass. You can also choose from a huge variety of metal finishes for the front and an assortment of fireback panels. Some linear fireplaces can also be made to be see-through, so the fireplace can serve as a window between rooms or a centerpiece in a great room.
We installed this FireplaceX 6015 linear gas fireplace in the Hiwan neighborhood of Evergreen, CO.
See-Through Fireplaces | Unique & Elegant
See-through fireplaces are growing in popularity every winter! See-through fireplaces aren’t limited to the linear variety. They can also be full-view style, which is a squarish shaped fireplace. Most often, we install see-through fireplaces most in a room divider in a large great room, between a kitchen and dining area, or between the master suite and bath. A see-through fireplace can be like two fireplaces in one!
FireplaceX Bed and Breakfast portrait-style fireplace in our showroom.
Portrait Fireplaces | Compact & Versatile
Portrait style fireplaces are an incredibly versatile up-and-coming fireplace trend. These fireplaces are slightly smaller than the linear or full-view style, but are still excellent heaters for small to medium-sized spaces. Portrait style fireplaces are taller than they are wide, which makes them the perfect addition to an area that you want to make warmer; such as a bathroom, study, or breakfast nook. Of course, these models also offer the variety of customizable options of logs, firebacks, metal finishes on the fronts, and more– so you can make your fireplace fit the décor of your home.
Modernize Your Fireplace!
Beyond just appearances, there are a multitude of reasons to upgrade your fireplace. The increased efficiency and safety of newer units is also a great reason to consider replacement. Today’s fireplaces are factory-built which means their construction is a steel box that contains the burner and valve, the firebox panels and media, and has the clearance to combustibles built into the box. This means that these manufactured fireplaces attach to standard framing, and so they can go nearly anywhere in your home. You can even put a fireplace where there wasn’t one before!
Technology for fireplaces has improved dramatically in the last few decades. The biggest advancement is the Direct Vent technology which makes the fireplace a sealed system. Direct vent is coaxial venting that brings combustion air in from the outdoors and exhausts combustion by-products out a separate channel. This technology protects families from soot and dangerous carbon monoxide. Direct vent is the standard for today’s gas fireplaces, inserts and stoves.
Another improvement in today’s gas fireplaces, stoves, and inserts is the use of ceramic glass. This special glass is designed to transfer most of the heat from the firebox into the living area. The combination of direct vent technology, upgraded burners and ceramic glass make most gas-fueled units up to 80% efficient. These appliances are great at heating your home and saving you money on your utility bills too.
Mountain Hearth & Patio installed this Mendota FV46 gas fireplace during construction of a custom home in Fairplay, CO.
Another benefit to consider is that new gas units also work in a power outage. Most of these gas fireplaces, stoves and inserts have a battery backup system that will light the pilot if the power is out. You will be able to use your new fireplace to heat your home even without electricity!
You’re invited to our showroom at 7001 Highway 73 to see our gas units of all shapes and sizes. We have the perfect fireplace, stove or insert for your home! Visit us from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, and 8am-4pm Saturdays. You can also see our products and portfolio of work on our website. Reach us by phone at 303-679-1601 or email at Office@MtnHP.com.
