Guides
Guides to choosing, sizing and installing holographic, electric, water vapor and ethanol fireplaces.
Fireplace opening and installation checklistWhat to prepare before asking for a quote, and the points to agree before the opening is built.
How to choose the width of a linear electric fireplaceA rule of thumb for the wall, the five K Series widths in inches, and why the opening is not the body size.
Holographic, water vapor, LED or ethanol: how to choose a fireplaceFour kinds of fireplace need no chimney. Here is how each flame is made, what each one needs on site and where each fits best.
Electric fireplace heat output: watts, BTU and room sizeHow to read heater ratings in watts and BTU, and when a display-only fireplace is the better choice.
Water vapor fireplaces: how they work and how to look after themHow an ultrasonic mist becomes a flame, which water to use, and how to plan the space around the unit.
Bio-ethanol fireplaces: fuel, safety and smart burnersWhich fuel to use, the safety features to look for, and how a smart burner differs from a manual one.
Buying fireplaces for a project: schedule, quotes and handoverFor show homes, hotels and multi-unit buildings: how to list every position, compare quotes on the same basis and agree acceptance before the units ship.