Q: I don't have gas in my home, how can I have a gas log or fireplace?
A: More than half our cleints do not have Natural gas in their neighborhoods and have to obtain "Bottled" Gas aslo known as Liquid Petroleum or Propane. DAY or NIGHT in conjuntion with Arundel Gas can supply bottled gas to your home so you may enjoy agas log set or fireplace.
Q: I don't even have a fireplace, what options do I have?
A: Several, eventhough you do not have an existing masonry fireplace you may still have a burning fire one of many different ways. We offer all in one units that burn so cleanly they do not have to be vented to the outside, these are known as vent free units (free of any venting). You may also choose a all in one unit that is vented to the outside a special way known as direct venting (2 pipes that pull combustion air in for the fire to burn and an exhaust pipe for the fumes to leave through) Direct vents fit just about every application as they do not have to be vented straight upwards like traditional fireplaces. You could also purchase a pre-fabricated fire box that can hold a log set.
Q: I want to put a fireplace in my basement, can I do that?
A: Yes, you could either place a vent free unit in the basement or actually use a direct vent unit and vent it outside through a periscope kit.
Q: The terms and application of each type of unit seem confusing can you help?
A: Yes, there are a lot of different terms used that are very confusing when researching gas logs and fireplaces. See below for a guide to each type of fireplace we carry and the advatages and disadvantages of each? (Site Under Construction)
Q: I heard log sets don't provide any heat is this true?
A: No, any gas fireplace is at least 30% more efficient than a wood fire. Vent free units are 99% efficient and typically provide about 30,000 to 40,000 Btus. Vented log sets vary greatly but are not as efficient as vent free units but still can heat a room. Direct Vent units are typically no less than 75% efficient and some are as much as 86% efficient, providing as much as 50,000 Btus. In addition many units can have a blower unit added to them that boosts Btu output and efficiency even greater.
Q: Why do I need help from a knowledgeable hearth professional?
A: You're choosing an appliance that can bring years of warmth and comfort to your home... if it's installed properly.
Harnessing the beauty and warmth of fire for the home is not a do-it-yourself project or something you should necessarily trust to the lowest bidder. The hearth in any home is a focal point and center for family enjoyment. As such, it calls for important decisions about the appropriate appliance or products for your goals. Proper placement, venting and protection from combustibles are very important considerations. Both for safety and performance, hearth products require considerable technical knowledge and skill in the designing and installation of them.
Q: How do I find a knowledgeable hearth professional?
A: As with other trades, an excellent indication of competence is an individual's training and testing. In the hearth products industry, the National Fireplace Institute® is the independent, nonprofit certification agency that produces professional training materials and conducts nationwide testing of technical knowledge and skills. All of NFI's activities
are overseen by the Hearth Education Foundation, an independent non-profit organization.
Q: How do hearth professionals achieve Certification?
A: NFI Certification means that an individual has passed a rigorous examination based on a training manual that has been reviewed by industry experts. The Training Manual for each hearth specialty is a comprehensive reference source for the fundamentals of that subject area, and including includes essential topics such as combustion theory, fuel comparisons, safety code regulations, appliance design and sizing. Certification may be earned by hearth industry professionals in three hearth specialties:
- NFI Gas Specialist
- NFI Woodburning Specialist
- NFI Pellet Specialist
Certification is renewed every three years. NFI Certified Specialists have a dated certificate, wallet card
