Fireplaces:
We handle Kozy Heat™ and Hearthstone® gas and wood burning fireplaces, inserts and freestanding stove.
Gas stoves are certified to one of two standards: "decorative appliance" or "room heater." Decorative appliances are attractive but they are not designed to heat a room, nor are they efficient. Room heaters, such as a HearthStone gas-fired stove, are serious heating units, subject to stringent efficiency standards.
However, wood burning fireplaces have a much higher BTU capacity than gas, and wood is also a renewable resource. Trees are being replanted at an unprecedented rate, which also helps improve air quality, as trees use carbon dioxide to produce more oxygen. Additionally, buying firewood keeps your energy dollars in the local economy.