Modern glass fireplaces in the interior of the home

The presence of fire in the home throughout the history of mankind is inextricably linked with well-being. Centuries go by, and one of the invariable and solid signs of comfort is a special kind of home fire - a fireplace. Unfortunately, in modern homes, fireplaces in their classic versions are not always acceptable - the cause is complexity of the design, ventilation equipment, fire safety requirements and much more.

In addition to all the spiritual and aesthetic benefits, glass fireplaces are also distinguished by their safety, ease of use and the ability to install in almost any room. The variety of sizes, installation options and design reveals the wide possibilities of their use both at home and in the design of entertainment and business interiors.

Glass fireplaces can be divided into several types.which differ in the type of installation and installation, as well as the type of fuel used.

The production technology of chimney glass makes it resistant to high temperatures, and a low coefficient of expansion and special deposition provide sufficient strength and prevent cracks and scratches. In addition, a protective film based on iron oxide provides simplicity and ease of cleaning glass from soot and soot, the appearance of which depends on various factors. These factors include the type of fuel used, the quality of the design, and the wear and tear on the components of the product.

Traditional firewood for a glass fireplace is quite acceptable, but their use implies certain requirements and limitations. To take, for example, the need for a chimney - it is almost impossible to equip it in an apartment of a multi-storey building - it is very difficult constructively, but the main problem will not even be the construction, but obtaining all the necessary permits and approvals.

Firewood provides the most waste when burning - it is ash, soot, soot, saturated with wood resin. And most importantly, firewood requires the largest amounts of storage, which makes them not the most practical and convenient type of fuel.

For the reasons listed above, for glass fireplaces, two main alternatives are preferred:

• Gas. Both natural gas and propane-butane mixture can be used as fuel. Depending on the quality of the gas and the equipment used, the amount of excreted soot and other combustion by-products may vary. A gas burner that is used as a source of flame can be decorated in a variety of ways. Imitation firewood is often used, which can look extremely realistic.
• Biofuels. Alcohol-based biofuels in the form of a liquid or gel are non-toxic, it leads in environmental cleanliness among all the types of fuel mentioned. During combustion, water vapor and carbon dioxide are mainly emitted, the presence of other substances is very insignificant. This type of fuel is unpretentious in storage and is very easy to use.

The high-tech approach to creating glass fireplaces has provided a wide variety in the selection of both exterior design and interior structure. There are models that offer a partially open flame, but there are those where the fire is completely isolated in the body of the device. In general terms, there are three main ways to integrate a fireplace into the interior.

Such fireplaces can be very impressive in size, including completely repeating in their appearance the chic designs known for the interiors of the Middle Ages. There is a huge number of options for exterior decoration and design, using a variety of materials - metal, stone, ceramics. The choice depends on the desire and imagination.

The name here speaks for itself. Such models have a lower weight, but, nevertheless, when choosing an installation site, you should focus on the strength of the supporting structure - the wall or ceiling.

There are a variety of sizes and volumes of portable fireplaces - from a few cubic centimeters, the size of a desk lamp, to large structures. Their main advantage is that they are not tied to a specific point of installation and can be placed in the room arbitrarily.

Despite all that has been said about the high safety of glass fireplaces, we should not neglect the rules of their operation and elementary precautionary measures, as, indeed, with any other devices and devices. It must be remembered that it is not recommended to leave a working fireplace unattended for a long time.

Maintenance costs should be left to specialists., but in the domestic service glass fireplaces are quite simple.As a rule, it all comes down to cleaning the surface from dust and possible soot. The materials used in the manufacture, resistant to the effects of household chemicals and will not need specialized daily maintenance.

So, if a standard fireplace is unavailable due to its features, and the electric one does not give those sensations that you would like, then the best choice, perhaps, will be a glass tripartite fireplace on gas or biofuel. For example, a round narrow mini-variant that has a fence looks very stylish.

What glass for the fireplace to choose, see the video below.