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PHOTO COURTESy OF REGENCy FIREPLACE PRODUCTS

Natural beauty

New gas fireplaces are contributing to increased home heating
management and efficiency.

By Monica Stavish Skaggs

eople have been drawn to the warmth and beauty of gas Fireplaces are so popular that about one-third of U.S. households
fireplaces since they arrived on the scene more than a cen- have one, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
tury ago. Today, exciting new trends in customization are About half of new construction, single-family homes include at least
P attracting consumers in search of coziness, practicality and one fireplace, and 33% of homeowners are thinking about remodeling
that special look. their fireplace or hearth.
Whether it’s achieving elegant new styling or refreshing a traditional Why the love affair with fireplaces – particularly the gas variety? Natu-
look, a variety of technologies and styles is available. The versatility of ral gas has long been recognized for being energy-efficient and environ-
aesthetics is one more plus when it comes to natural gas, which is clean, mentally friendly. A significant advantage of gas over a wood fireplace
safe, convenient and cost-effective. is convenience. A gas fireplace’s temperature can be easily adjusted to
“The most significant trend in gas fireplaces right now is flexibility,” create just the right warmth and atmosphere.
said Kyle Grant, marketing director with Regency Fireplace Products. “Our attraction to fire is inherent to one of our most basic needs,
“Fireplaces are increasingly becoming more customizable, allowing you to warmth,” Grant said. “Fire is soothing, mesmerizing and calming.
pick and choose the exact features you want to create the look you want.” (continued on page 12)

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