Modern glass fireplaces in the interior of the home

The presence of fire in a home throughout human history is inextricably linked to well-being. Centuries go by, and one of the invariable and fundamental signs of comfort is a special type of home fire - a fireplace. Unfortunately, in modern houses, fireplaces in their classic design are not always acceptable - the reason for this is the complexity of the design, ventilation equipment, fire safety requirements and much more.

In addition to all the spiritual and aesthetic benefits, glass fireplaces are also distinguished by their safety, ease of use and the ability to install in almost any room. The variety of sizes, installation options and designs opens up wide possibilities for their use both at home and in the design of entertainment and business interiors.

Glass fireplaces can be divided into several types, which differ in the type of installation and installation, as well as the type of fuel used.

Fireplace glass production technology makes it resistant to high temperatures, and a low coefficient of expansion and special spraying provide sufficient strength and prevent cracks and scratches. In addition, a protective film based on iron oxide makes it simple and easy to clean glass from soot and soot, the appearance of which depends on various factors. These factors include the type of fuel used, the quality of the construction, and the wear of the product components.

Traditional firewood for a glass fireplace is quite acceptable, but their use implies some requirements and restrictions. Take, for example, the need for a chimney - in an apartment of a multi-storey building it is almost impossible to equip it - it is very difficult structurally, but the main problem will not even be the construction, but obtaining all the necessary permits and approvals.

Firewood produces the most waste when burned - this is ash, soot, soot saturated with tree resins. And most importantly, firewood requires the largest amount of storage, which makes it not the most practical and convenient type of fuel.

For the above reasons, two main alternatives are preferred for glass fireplaces:

• Gas. Both natural gas and propane-butane mixture can be used as fuel. Depending on the quality of the gas and the equipment used, the amount of soot and other combustion by-products emitted may vary. A gas burner, which is used as a flame source, can be decorated in a variety of ways.Imitation of firewood is often used, which can look extremely realistic.
• Biofuels. Biofuels made on the basis of alcohols in the form of a liquid or gel are non-toxic, it is the leader in environmental friendliness among all the types of fuel mentioned. During combustion, mainly water vapor and carbon dioxide are released, the presence of other substances is very insignificant. This type of fuel is unpretentious in storage and very easy to use.

The high-tech approach to the creation of glass fireplaces has provided a wide variety in the choice of both external design and internal structure. There are models that offer a partially open flame, but there are also models where the fire is completely isolated in the body of the device. In general terms, there are three main ways to integrate a fireplace into the interior.

Such fireplaces can be very impressive in size, including - completely repeating in their appearance the chic designs known from the interiors of the Middle Ages. There are a huge number of options for external decoration and design; a variety of materials are used - metal, stone, ceramics. The choice depends on desire and imagination.

The name speaks for itself here. Such models are characterized by lower weight, but, nevertheless, when choosing an installation site, you should focus on the strength of the supporting structure - wall or ceiling.

Portable fireplaces are available in a wide variety of sizes and volumes - from a few cubic centimeters, the size of a table lamp, to large structures. Their main advantage lies in the fact that they are not tied to a specific installation point and can be arbitrarily placed in the room.

Despite everything that has been said about the high safety of glass fireplaces, one should not neglect the rules of their operation and elementary precautions, as, indeed, with any other devices and devices. It should be remembered that it is not recommended to leave a working fireplace unattended for a long time.

Maintenance should be left to specialists, but in the domestic service, glass fireplaces are quite simple. As a rule, it all comes down to cleaning the surface from dust and possible soot. The materials used in the manufacture are resistant to the effects of household chemicals and will not require specialized daily maintenance.

So, if a standard fireplace, due to its characteristics, is not available, and an electric one does not give the sensations that one wanted, then a glass three-sided fireplace with gas or biofuel would probably be the best choice. For example, a round narrow mini-version that has a fence looks very stylish.

What glass for the fireplace to choose, see the video below.