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Feeling the Heat?
Tue 02 Sep 2008 - 07:37
Feeling the Heat?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Darrell_Freeman]Darrell Freeman
The needs for heating increase in the same proportion as the increase in outside surfaces and, moreover, when the walls lead directly to the outside rather than the house of a neighbour the more energy is needed. For example, with the same isolation, a house with conventional heating needs twice as much energy that a flat does because it has more surfaces in direct contact with the outside air.
But what if this house has been built by applying bioclimatic solutions it will use a lot less energy. This is guidance and appropriate distribution and protection from the prevailing winds with weather barriers such as trees especially on the side of the house that has the prevailing wind. We can obtain significant savings in respect of conventional of energy and reduction in energy bills.
One solution with great charm is the chimney and a fireplace which is the creator of a special atmosphere, it sends out warmth not only in a practical way but also in a psychological manner. Now, maintaining a traditional fireplace requires time and effort, so manufacturers have evolved in line with the needs of today's society, to offer alternatives that are not at odds with comfort.
In this regard, the industry has managed to implement the latest trends in decorative chimneys and fireplaces and coordinate environmental heating with a pleasant to the eye design. These modern systems can run on many types of fuel including gas, oil, wood and many more. Many systems are automated and require no daily maintenance or cleaning, many come with remote control units for ease of use.
The image most people still have of a fireplace is of endless cleaning and forever "bringing in the coal" this is the image from a different century modern fireplace units have little resemblance to our grandparent's fireplace problems. Modern set-ups are fuel efficient and effective at giving off the maximum amount of available heat for the fuel burned.
The big problem these days is how to go about selecting from the huge range of fireplaces available; there are hundreds of different styles produced in dozens of different materials. Different fireplaces have a different emphasis, some are designed for the highest possible fuel economy other are designed for the highest quality of appearance, most are a clever combination of good looks and high tech fuel saving.
Your best bet when searching for fireplace installations in the North West is to consult one of several highly specialized company's to guide you through the maze of available brands and styles, one of the most renowned in the region is World of Fireplaces.
Darrell F writing about [http://www.world-of-fireplaces.com]World of fireplaces including [http://www.world-of-fireplaces.com/Marble-Fireplaces/c-1-91/]marble fireplaces.
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