Glass-fronted gas fires, often known as glass-fronted gas fireplaces or stoves, are a modern and efficient type of heating appliance that uses natural gas or LPG. These fireplaces have a glass panel on the front, which allows users to view the flames while preventing heat loss and improving safety.
Whilst open fronted gas fires provide a clean burning and convenient alternative to traditional open solid fuel fires, most of the heat still escapes up the chimney. The high efficiency of glass fronted gas fires is primarily due to the following factors:
Improved Heat Retention
The glass front creates a restricted combustion chamber, preventing large volumes of warm room air from being drawn into the fire and lost up the chimney. Glass-fronted fires radiate heat through the glass while also allowing heat to be convected into the room. This dual approach ensures that more heat stays within the living space rather than being lost.
Controlled Combustion
The glass front allows the fire to burn in a controlled way. By regulating the amount of air entering the combustion chamber, the fire can achieve higher temperatures and more complete combustion. This maximises the energy extracted from the fuel, leading to cost savings and reduced environmental impact.
The glass front prevents sparks, embers and ash from escaping into the room, reducing fire hazards but please do not forget the glass will get hot and distance from combustible materials should always be discussed with a fireplace professional to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Modern glass-fronted gas fires come in a variety of designs, including traditional, contemporary, and minimalist styles, to match any home décor. They offer remote control operation, thermostatic regulation, and some models can even be included with smart home integration. They can be installed using conventional flues/ traditional chimneys, as well as with a new balanced flue system which can be vented through an external wall so a chimney as such may not even be needed.
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