Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Balfour apartments feature Escea DL Series gas fireplaces with remote controls Share Tweet Help Escea DL Series gas fireplaces suite apartments new powered flue technology means they can be vented horizontally or vertically over 12m The Balfour apartments in Parnell are all equipped with energy-efficient Escea DL gas fires. A Powered Direct Vent flue uses a fan to provide higher efficiencies. This flue system allows for either horizontal extraction through a wall, or vertical flue runs with terminations through a roof. These flue runs can be up to 12m. There's no disputing the cosy ambience created by a fireplace, but flue restrictions in apartment buildings can make it all but impossible to install such a feature.The Balfour apartments design team found a way around the problem, however. With considerable input from the Escea Architectural Advisory Team during the apartment design process, and familiarisation with the Escea versatile flue technology, it was possible to install Escea DL Series fireplaces in every apartment in the building.Escea says its Powered Direct Vent flue uses a fan to provide higher efficiencies. In addition, this flue system allows for either horizontal extraction through a wall, or vertical flue runs with terminations through a roof. These flue runs can be up to 12m. The Balfour apartments in Parnell are all equipped with energy-efficient Escea DL gas fires. A Powered Direct Vent flue uses a fan to provide higher efficiencies. This flue system allows for either horizontal extraction through a wall, or vertical flue runs with terminations through a roof. These flue runs can be up to 12m. Owners have the added benefit of being able to control the fireplace remotely by smartphone or website, so they can return to a warm home at the end of the day. The fireplace controls can also be connected to a home automation system.Beautiful flickering flames are a feature of the DL Series, which offers a maximum output of just over 10kW, and up to 5 Star Energy Star efficiency ratings.Escea says the value a fireplace adds to a building is far greater than its cost. The Balfour apartments in Parnell are all equipped with energy-efficient Escea DL gas fires. A Powered Direct Vent flue uses a fan to provide higher efficiencies. This flue system allows for either horizontal extraction through a wall, or vertical flue runs with terminations through a roof. These flue runs can be up to 12m. For details, visit www.escea.com Story by: Trendsideas 09 Dec, 2014 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Space and delight 01 Nov, 2024 Islands in the stream 27 Oct, 2024 Contrasting yet complementary 27 Oct, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Home Trends Vol. 31/1 myTrends Home brings you the best homes, kitchens and bathrooms, both local and international. Each issue is packed with... Read More Similar Stories