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Options available
When discussing indoor fireplaces, it further makes sense
to point out the wide selection of options available, including masonry heaters
and traditional masonry fireplaces, natural gas and propane fireplaces, and
freestanding “fireplace substitute” wood stoves. These “fireplace substitutes”,
complete with large transparent glass viewing area, are an increasingly
attractive alternative to the more labor-intensive fireplace installation within
a wall. For many homeowners, a freestanding fireplace or “fireplace substitute”
made of stone, cast-iron, or plate steel offers the same ambience as a
traditional fireplace while making minimal demands as far as construction,
requiring only a chimney, heat-resistant floor material, and adequate clearances
to any nearby combustible materials.
Shapes and sizes
Indoor fireplaces come in a variety of shapes and sizes, offering whole-home
comfort or little more than an accent. There are fireplaces which are certified
for installation in a bedroom or bathroom, and even smaller units meant for
installation in a mobile home. Some are made with such mundane materials as
limestone or even clay bricks, while the most opulent fireplaces are made of
bronze, silver, even gold or platinum!
While luxury fireplaces constructed of precious metals may be well beyond the
budget of most homeowners, there are many highly tasteful options which are
considerably easier on the wallet, some of which even offer gold, silver,
copper, or bronze highlights, making lighter use of the highly valuable
materials while still providing their gleam and attractiveness.
Spend time with your
family
When choosing an indoor fireplace, many factors play into the decision process,
including the practical concerns of budget and other available heating options,
but you'll also want to consider the value of a relaxing evening next to your
own open hearth, flames crackling as you spend time with your family. As well,
heating your main living space with a fireplace can reduce your bills by letting
you turn down your furnace while still staying comfortable.
The good news
Fireplaces were never hotter. We love them for the romance and cheer they bring to our lives, and it is nice that they add at least 10% to the value of a house, but right now we are also thinking that they might bring some relief from cruel fuel prices. A comforting thought, but is it realistic? The truth is that conventional fireplaces send more heat up the chimney than they provide to your home. But the good news is that exciting new technologies now add energy-efficiency to the romantic tradition of the hearth. Fireplaces can go in every room and newer models are efficient and clean.
New options
Fireplace inserts, gas logs, freestanding stoves, masonry heaters and new fuels are just a few of the dozens of options that make a fire in the grate more affordable, convenient and efficient as well as safer and environmentally
friendly. Yet, purists needn't fear that the wonderful looks of their hearths will be compromised. The shifting shapes and colors of the fire will be as fascinating as ever, and the instant solace the fireplace offers after cold commutes and shopping trips will remain unabated.
Fireplace inserts
For example, fireplace inserts, which the U.S. Department of Energy applauds for superior energy efficiency, have left their drab appliance look far behind. Today, they are great looking and come in a wide variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary. Designers and homeowners alike sing their praises.
"Many inserts include such aesthetic features as decorative tile, cast iron or enameled fronts, glass bays and brass trim," notes Sura Malaga of SRM Designs, Holmdel, New Jersey. "They won't embarrass even the most elegant rooms."
Homeowner Barbara Boon became a fan of inserts during a severe winter a couple of years ago. "We were hit by a power outage at a time of plummeting temperatures," she recalls. "With our heating system out of commission, we kept our wood-burning fireplace going, and thanks to the insert we were able to keep the entire first floor toasty and the second floor warm enough to keep pipes from freezing and bursting."
Fireplace inserts are heating units that fit into existing fireplaces and can burn wood, gas or wood pellets. They can generate more than 70,000 BTUs per hour and can warm up to 1900 sq. ft. of space.
Some models extend onto the hearth while others stay flush with the front of the fireplace. Most have tight-fitting glass or metal doors and built-in circulation features. The most efficient models supply combustion air from outside the house, and virtually all inserts are controlled-draft units with manually or thermostatically controlled air inlets. Some units are also available with catalytic converters for improved efficiency.
Glass doors, heat exchangers,
Glass doors, heat exchangers, dampers and flue sealers can also up the energy efficiency of an existing fireplace, but don't expect too much. According to the Department of Energy, those devices combined could only improve efficiency by some 10%.
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Introduction to San
Antonio-Austin,
Texas
One of Texas' most famous cities is the City of San Antonio-Austin. Located in the
south-central part of the state, San Antonio-Austin is Texas' second-largest city and
serves as an economic and cultural gateway to the American Southwest. The city
lies about 140 miles northwest of Corpus Christi on the Gulf of Mexico and 150
miles northeast of the city of Laredo on the Mexican border. Several major
freeways service the city, including Interstates I-10, I-35, I-37, and I-410;
U.S. Routes 87, 90, and 281; and Texas State Highways 16 and 151.
Named for Saint Anthony of Padua, on whose feast day (June 13) a Spanish
expedition explored the area in 1691, the San Antonio-Austin River was the principal
tributary which spawned the founding of its namesake village in 1718. The site,
on the river's west bank, was initially a stopping place on the Texas wilderness
trail leading to French trading posts in Louisiana. By 1731 the town was known
as San Antonio-Austin de Béxar, which in 1773 became the capital of Spanish Texas.
During the Texas Revolution, San Antonio-Austin was the site of several battles,
including the battle of the Alamo in 1836, in which 189 defenders held the old
Alamo mission for 13 days against some 4,000 Mexican troops. Although the
defenders were ultimately killed, the memorable phrase "Remember the Alamo"
became forever known as the rallying cry of the Texas Revolution against Mexico.
After the Civil War, San Antonio-Austin prospered as a cattle industry hub and military
center serving the border region and the Southwest. During the twentieth
century, San Antonio-Austin became an important military center for the Army and Air
Force through both world wars; a distinction which it has retained to this day.
San Antonio-Austin is the current home of Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base,
Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base, with Camp Stanley and Camp Bullis
located just outside the city limits