MONTCO win15

Above, a Metropolitan fireplace. Opposite, the catalytic
36 Elite wood fireplace, shown with the Classic
Arch face. It features high efficiency cheery flames
and Posi-Pressure heating through a quiet, remotely
located 388 CFM fan which circulates the
heat throughout the home.
to the HPBA, gas stoves, fireplaces, and inserts come with heat blowers,
manual controls, remotes, and wall thermostats. They burn propane or natural
gas. Last but not least is pellet fuel. Pellet stoves and fireplace inserts
use pellets made from recycled wood and other materials.
“Consumers should expect a number of exciting innovations,” says Jack
Goldman, President & CEO of the HPBA. “People want to lower their
home heating bills, upgrade their living room or bedroom space, and set
the mood for entertaining. The industry is responding to these demands
with creative, new technologies to design products that go beyond the traditional
idea of a fireplace. There is a perfect product for everyone and every
living space.”
According to the HPBA, there will be some trends to look out for this
winter. The first trend focuses on design. Fireplaces are becoming the central
design element for many different rooms in the home, and consumers are
having them installed not only for comfort and warmth but also for aesthetic
appeal and to create a social environment. The second trend is a modern
sleek look. Consumers are choosing fireplaces with more glass, a linear look,
and less metal. Cost control and convenience combine for a third trend.
Consumers are purchasing products with simple, programmable wall thermostats,
single-button control systems, and wireless remote sensors. A fourth
trend is having hearth products in bedrooms and bathrooms to add am-
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