Contemporary designed fireplaces can trace their origins through the Arts and Crafts movement in the early part of the last century, through the Art Deco style of the twenties and thirties and the minimalist design movements of function and material over decoration.

Modern and contemporary fire features have moved away from the excess of the standard traditional fireplace designs. The newer models embrace clean lines, simple presentation with less trim and ultimately, a main focal point – the flame itself.

Traditional gas fireplaces are incredibly versatile these days, allowing more latitude in expressing design ideals that fit with the overall picture of the environment you want to create.

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Before the 20th century, 90% of Americans burned wood to heat their homes. As fossil fuel use rose, the percentage of Americans using wood for fuel dropped, falling as low as one percent by 1970. Then during the energy crises of the 1970s, interests in wood heating resurfaced as a renewable energy alternative.

Newer on the scene are pellet fuel appliances, which burn small pellets that look like rabbit feed and measure 3/8 to 1 inch in length. Pellets are made from compacted sawdust, wood chips, bark, agricultural crop waste, waste paper, and other organic materials. Some pellet fuel appliances can burn a wide variety of biomass fuels, including nutshells, corn kernels, small wood chips, barley, beet pulp, sunflowers, dried cherry pits, and soybeans.

Wood Pellet Stoves are ideal for stand alone installations and the Pellet Inserts are designed to fit into existing fireplaces.

Standard and oversized surround kits are also available to accommodate most fireplace openings. Most units ship and are installed with state-of-the-art controllers and a plethora of features.

Choosing a cast iron fireplace for the inside of your home is more complicated. You need to decide if a gas or wood burning fireplace is what you want. You will need to determine the size that you need and where you are going to install your fireplace. If you do not have a chimney or other means of venting your fireplace you will need to investigate the new ventless gas fireplaces. Ventless gas stoves and fireplaces are very energy efficient and can be placed almost anywhere in your home.

Whether it's a contemporary fireplaces, traditional gas fireplaces or cast iron fireplaces, Star Alliance Heating and Cooling can help you make the right decision, install and service your fireplace and keep it running and looking beautiful for many years to come. Contact us online, by form mail or telephone and a Star Alliance Representative will be pleased to assist you.