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Built-In Fireplaces

Your newly remodeled family room would be just perfect if only you had a fireplace as a focal point. Or tops on your wish list for your newly built home is an efficient gas fireplace.

What you may be shopping for is known as a ‘built-in’ gas fireplace.

Built-In refers to the fireplace needing little or no space between the fireplace and the combustible building materials surrounding it. These models are built specifically to suit those conditions.

Otherwise you’d have to go through the time and expense of installing a wood-burning fireplace and then retrofit that with a gas insert or logs.

Generally speaking, there are two ‘families’ within this product line. You’ll find ‘decorative’ models in many new homes – they’re there to be a fireplace, but heat production (and efficiency) is not the primary concern.

Depending on your needs and the location in your home, we have a selection of fireplaces that will meet your decor requirements while providing efficient heat. We also have fireplaces for rooms where the beauty of the fire is most important. They provide little or no heat making them perfect for entertaining.

There are dozens of models to choose from – large and imposing for a great room, smaller and more shallow in depth for those situations where you don’t want the fireplace to take up too much floor space.

Don’t forget to allow for the depth – the fireplace pictured here may look flat, but it’s 21 1/2 inches deep. If you want to save floor space, you could put the fireplace flush to an outside wall and build a chase out around it.

Or you can choose to frame in the fireplace, keeping everything spare or hanging a floating mantel above the fireplace. Or you could buy or build a mantel cabinet around it. Options abound.

Frequently Asked Questions About Built-In Fireplaces

Is a built-in fireplace a good investment?

Absolutely! A new fireplace can return over 90% of its investment by increasing home valuation. It will not only bring style and joy to your home but will be a wise investment.

What are the advantages of having a built-in fireplace at home?

A built-in fireplace will:

  • Help reduce your energy costs
  • Become the gathering spot of your home
  • Provide heat and light if electricity ever goes out
  • Increase your home’s value

How much do built-in fireplaces cost?

The cost of a fireplace depends on its type and other factors. If you want to know the price of the ideal fireplace for your home, our team at NW Natural Appliance Center will be happy to answer this and any other questions you may have.

Do you want to learn more about built-in fireplaces?

Call us at (503) 446-6725 or contact NW Natural Appliance Center online. Our specialists are here to help you find the best option for your home.

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We are pleased to announce that we have added Kozy Heat to our line of Fireplaces and Inserts.

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