European Home’s Vertical See-Through Fireplace on Display at AIA Convention 2015
On May 14, 2015, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
MALDEN, MA - European Home, a Massachusetts fireplace manufacturer of the European Home brand and importer of the Element4 brand gas fireplaces, and Skamol America’s Inc, manufacturers of insulating materials, will be showcasing their respective products at AIA Convention 2015 in Atlanta, Ga, at Booth #4131. European Home will feature three burning gas fireplace units, each one with an enclosure built of SKAMOTEC 225, Skamol’s non-combustible building board.
European Home’s working display units include Element4’s Sky T, an HPB Expo Best of VESTA finalist winner for the category “The Art of Fire,” Tenore 240, and Lucius 140 Room Divider. The Element4 Sky T is a see-through, 5-foot high vertical fireplace that doesn’t require a power vent.
Adding to its modern and dramatic aesthetic, the Sky T features a flush finish, which allows architects and builders to place wallboard to the edge of the fireplace, eliminating the need for a fireplace surround. This feature is very appealing to designers with a minimalist aesthetic.
In addition to the Sky T, European Home will feature a working Element4 Tenore 240. This unit’s multiple burner system features over a 70% turndown, which is larger than a typical turndown for units of this size. The Tenore 240’s multiple burner system allows users to create a dramatic fire in a very large fireplace while having the ability to turn down the flame and thus control the amount of heat in the room. For most gas fireplaces of this size, the unit is either on or off. The Tenore 240 is 95 inches wide, features multi-burner technology, and incorporates one sheet of glass.
The working fireplace enclosures will be constructed of SKAMOTEC 225, a non-combustible building board manufactured by Skamol America’s Inc. The product simplifies the building process by eliminating the need for steel or wood frame construction and is quick and easy to install with common woodworking tools. SKAMOTEC 225 provides excellent thermal protection with a 3.57 R-value for 1.5” thickness and withstands temperatures up to 1832° F.
“The Sky T is a breathtaking fireplace,” says Holly Markham, CEO of European Home. “It’s a see-through fireplace with features normally seen on high-end custom designed units. It’s an amazing fireplace with a competitive price.”
European Home is also displaying Element4’s Trisore 140, Bidore 100H, and European Home’s HVF 60, a vent-free fireplace manufactured in the USA. Both European Home and Skamol will have representatives on hand at AIA Convention 2015, Atlanta, GA, May 14 – 16, 2015.
