|
News & Info
|
 |
 |
Seller Signup...
Quality Service, Seller or Tradesperson? Sign Up Now!
|
|
Home & Garden Articles
Fireplaces Under Attack
Tue 03 Jun 2008 - 11:19
Fireplaces Under Attack
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jessica_Brylan]Jessica Brylan
It's an effort that started in California. Actually, I recall a few cities in Europe that were attacking fireplaces too. You would be surprised how evil the fireplace has become.
It's an interesting revolution. A century ago, a ranch rested out in the middle of wide open territory and smoke rolled from the chimney in a picturesque scene that inspired many painters to capture it on canvas. That was years ago and no one ever had a thought that the fireplace could be so cruel.
But then, the city was invented. Listen to me! But, that's the simple version. Anyway, people flocked to the cities for work, entertainment, convenience or whatever reason they had for closing in on the urban dwellers.
They brought their fireplaces with them so to speak. Fireplaces in the city started popping up all over the place and yet, it still wasn't a concern. In fact, it was a novelty. Fireplaces were in townhouses. Fireplaces were in apartments. Fireplaces were in the suburbs and everyone was enjoying the comfort.
Fast forward to today and you find a problem. The sheer volume of fireplaces within city limits has raised some concerns. The pollution problem is the main concern. Out in the wide open of the farmland and mountainous territory there was never a problem, not anything that could even be measured. But, the volume of smoke pouring from city chimneys is producing considerable pollution problems.
Another problem is the fire hazard. Now, I know that electrical fires cause most of the city fires because of faulty wiring or old wiring that simmers and then all of a sudden burns through the wall. But, fireplaces have been responsible for a good number of fires. The problem with that is the close proximity of city living. One fire can take a block down if it's not caught and controlled in time.
So, it is that in the recent years fireplaces have come under attack. There are already city regulations put intp place in some cities that restrain new home building projects from including fireplaces in their building plans. Many of those same city regulations require that home remodeling projects remove the old fireplace from the home.
Are fireplaces obsolete? Absolutely not!
There are alternatives to the traditional fire burning fireplaces. The ventless gel fireplace is a safe source of heat that meets with all new city requirements. In fact, several condominium units in New York City have adopted the ventless gel fireplace for all of their units. They have actually added mentioning the ventless gel fireplace in their advertisements as a feature buyers will love.
With the many problems we are facing throughout the country, we need to find the alternatives that are more effective and beneficial than their originals. Alternative fuel sources are a much needed resource. Alternative medicines are becoming increasingly important. Likewise, alternative fireplaces will be very beneficial to the overall health and comfort of the planet.
Jessica Brylan has been a student of construction all her life, under her father who retired in 2004. Her passion turned to interior design and strangely evolved into becoming a fireplace expert. You can read her latest report, Summer Ideas when you visit [http://www.ventless-gel-fireplace.com]Ventless Gel Fireplaces and sign up for the newsletter.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jessica_Brylan http://EzineArticles.com/?Fireplaces-Under-Attack&id=1213561
Looking for information on General Home Improvement, Find a supplier at HomeWise.ie
back to General Home Improvement articles
back to all home & garden articles
|
|