The Art of Design Issue 35 2018 | Page 66

66 GAZCO Going Gas When you think about coming home to from the comfort of your sofa. Some gas A conventional flue gas fire or stove fires go even further, such as the Reflex 75T requires a chimney or flue system in multi-sided fire from Gazco. order to function, but if you do not have a a fire, many of us automatically think of chimney, you may be able to have a pre- real logs and real flames. However, the This fire uses a control system that allows fabricated system installed which works in woodburning lifestyle is not for everyone, you to ignite, extinguish, or adjust the the same way a normal chimney would. so it is useful to know there are fantastic height and heat of the flames. It also allows alternatives that offer the same striking you to program the fire to a daily or weekly On the other hand, many gas fires and aesthetics but without the need to source schedule to suit your lifestyle. With an stoves are also available as balanced flue and store wood fuel. Gas stoves and fires EcoFlex gas saving mode, the height of versions, which negates the need for a make a wonderful heating choice in their the flames are modulated, lowering gas chimney entirely. own right. With stunning flames and usage while maintaining ultra-realistic versatile designs, they offer the ultimate in woodburning flame visuals. The Reflex 75T A balanced flue model requires a twin-wall convenient heating. multi-sided can also be controlled via WiFi pipe to vent directly to an outside wall. Air connectivity, allowing you to control the fire for combustion is drawn in through the through an innovative app. outer pipe whilst the inner pipe removes Lit in an instant the combustion gases to the exterior of the One of the biggest draws to a gas appliance is the ability to switch on and have instant Hot visuals property. This removes the necessity for a chimney – an attractive solution that fits in heat. Even if you are still looking for the Gas stoves and fires come in a huge variety woodburning look, the very latest gas of shapes, sizes and finishes. Some, like the stoves and fires boast fuel beds that are Loft from Gazco, offer modular installation, Often available in LPG versions, gas stoves almost indistinguishable from real wood giving you freedom of choice when it and fires can also be suitable for homes fires, so you can have the best of both comes to the visual height and presence of out in the country that have no access to a worlds. If woodburning visuals are not your the stove. Others might give you a variety of mainline gas supply. preference, and you would like something linings, frames and fuel effects, such as the different, many models offer alternative fuel Studio gas range. effects, such as driftwood or pebbles, but with your design needs. Whichever model you opt for, there is a gas stove or fire to suit any home – whether still give that ease of functionality. No chimney, no problem Aside from being able to light your gas fire If a design concern is that there is no finish. To find a gas model to suit your in an instant, many modern gas fires and existing chimney available, there are a host property, speak to your local expert retailer. stoves can also be controlled via remote of options to you to make it possible to control, giving you full control of your fire have a gas stove or fire. freestanding, tucked into an inglenook, or an inset fire for a clean and integrated www.gazco.com