Let’s admit it all of us would love to have a fireplace installed in our homes. It adds to the décor of your home and offers the cosiest and comfortable place to enjoy your drink or read a book when it is chilly outdoors. But what acts as a big discouragement is the kind of maintenance regime traditional wood-based fireplaces require. Few like to get hands dirty cleaning the ash on a regular basis. If you belong to this group you can opt for a gas powered log fireplace. They have the same charm minus the mess. If that sounds interesting here are five important things you must consider before taking up a gas-based fireplace installation project.

1) Hiring Experts
It is likely that you have read through dozens of DIY guides about fireplace installations. They sound easy, don’t they? But the fact is installing a gas based fireplace can be a tricky affair even a small error can lead to a major fire hazard. The ideal thing to do is hire a professional team that has expertise in installing gas based fireplaces.

2) Fireplace Style
When it comes to choice of style sky is the limit. Gas based fireplaces come in different designs and styles and you need to choose one that would complement your room décor. From fireplaces that have followed the same design ideas like traditional fireplaces to more chic ones, you can choose one based on your tastes and other décor elements of your home. You can search the Internet and you’d find plenty of ideas to choose from.

3) Heating Requirements
Gas based fireplaces are energy efficient and hence they are popular. To cut down on your power bills and enjoy maximum efficiency you need to carefully consider your heating requirements. Fireplaces come in all sizes and you must choose one that is perfect for the size and dimensions of your home.

4) Brand
While brand never really mattered when it came to the wood-based fireplace which was only skeletal in nature. But when it comes to gas-based fireplaces there is a world of difference between premium ones and fireplaces that come at jaw-dropping prices. Most gas based fireplaces come as independent modules and here you must seek help from the contractor to suggest you the best brands in the market. Consider brands such as Illusions, Escea, Jetmaster and Real Flame to name few.

5) Ventilation
This is one of the most important things to consider. Unlike traditional fireplaces that have chimneys, gas-powered ones have the vent that allows the toxic fumes to escape. Depending on where you plan to install the fireplace in your room you need to ensure there is adequate ventilation for all the gases to escape. Not doing so can make you and your loved ones feel unwell and dizzy.

When you consider these five things you would be able to add to the warmth and cosiness of your homes and of course its décor.

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In this write-up, we discuss five important things that you need to consider before undertaking a gas-based fireplace installation project.