Electric Fireplace And Its Benefits in New Home Construction

By | February 11, 2011

An electric fireplace is an electrical which on providing electricity, produces heat to warm the room. An electric fireplace does not require a ventilation system, it is a type of vent less system which is economical and flexible. Electric fireplaces are modern fireplaces that create light with bulbs that are identical to real flames. Electric fireplaces are available in large number of models.

An electric fireplace gives the following benefits for a under construction home:

  • Electric fireplaces can be installed easily and they are less expensive than the traditional fireplaces.
  • In variety of styles, colors, and sizes, electric fireplaces offer beauty, balance, rhythm, harmony, proportion, and scale.
  • Electrical fireplace provides balance and a focal point in a room. The dancing flames create visual excitement.
  • Electric fireplaces can be fitted easily in any room in a home because of the wide range of sizes and designs available.
  • Electric fireplaces are inexpensive for builders to install in any room and they are also Eco friendly because they don’t release smoke and the flame in the fireplace is created through electricity not by burning the gas or coal.
  • Electric fireplaces are attractive and best alternatives to traditional fireplaces that offer builders, interior designers, and architects more benefits.
  • The process of the installation of the electric fireplace is very easy as it does not require prior permission unlike the traditional fireplaces. The process of installing an electric fireplace is

The first step is building a frame to house the unit.

Then the unit is connected to the electrical circuit and thermostat.

Some installations may also involve hanging drywall or laying brick or stone around the unit.

For a building which is undergoing construction it is very useful to install electric fireplaces because of their beautiful glowing embers, realistic looking logs, and Eco friendliness.