European Home, a Massachusetts fireplace manufacturer and importer, has introduced the Element4 240 series of gas fireplaces. Comprising two models, the Modore 240 and the Tenore 240, the 240 series features a 95–inch-wide single piece of ceramic glass and one flue. The 240 series is the only fireplace line of this size on the market that uses a single, seamless piece of glass and does not require a power vent.

The width of the Element4 240 series is significant.Until now, gas fireplaces more than 7 feet wide had to be custom made if the consumer wanted to incorporate one sheet of glass (versus two). The Element4 240 series, measuring 7 feet 9 inches, gives architects and homeowners the aesthetics they’re seeking at a considerably lower price than that of custom designs.

In addition, the Element4 240 series simplifies installation, as only a single flue is needed (some fireplace designs require two flues). The 240 series also eliminates the need for a power venting system, which can add significantly to installation costs. Holly Markham, president of European Home, says, “The Element4 240 series draws influence from a minimalist aesthetic tradition. [The fireplaces’] dramatic linear proportions give them an unmistakable contemporary European feel; their clean lines and impressive size definitely set them apart from other gas fireplaces.”