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BTUs — British Thermal Unit, the primary heat measurement unit used by the hearth industry. It is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 lb. of water by 1 degree F. at sea level.
B-Vent — A gas-burning appliance that takes in combustion air from the home and vents products of combustion outside the home. B-Vent is also commonly known as natural vent.
Builder Series — Fireplaces specially designed for builders and contractors, featuring a beautiful blend of elegance, efficiency and economy.
Cabinet — A fireplace cabinet is usually a wooden finishing option for direct vent or vent-free fireplaces which are installed on the floor of the room and vented through the wall. They encase the entire fireplace and can be made for walls or corners. They range from 13 to 28 inches deep.
Catalytic Combustor — A device used on some wood burning stoves to reduce the temperature at which smoke is ignited.
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