Modern Home Resorts Brings Fireglass Direct To Consumers

Woodland hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/19/2012 -- When considering a home or patio remodel, a major item to consider is the outdoor living area or living room fireplace. If this sounds like a project on your radar, please ensure your use Modern Home Resorts huge selection of fire pit glass. Since they have such a large amount of styles, sizes, and colors to offer, consider the following options when contemplating your remodel or outdoor project.

Due to the diversity in outdoor styles, fire pits are available in a multitude of materials. Sizes and shapes to fit any budget. In fact, a well executed outdoor space can create a romantic area for relaxing or perhaps enjoying your friends company. As far as we can think of, humans have really enjoyed gathering around a warm fire to catch up on the day's events or relax. If you have the advantage of setting up your fire pits close to a water feature, such as a fountain or pool, you can take advantage of the contrast between them. This type of look that includes fireglass direct from us can be breathtaking. In the end, there are those that may like using the older concrete logs or optional shapes available online from Modern Home Resorts. In the end, updating your space will certainly save lots of ash and soot cleanup once the fun is over since there is no physical bi-product of using fireglass. In fact one major advantage to using a fire pits filled with fire glass is how convenient it is to completely change the look and feel of an exterior space.

Once you figure out the mood and look you're aiming for, fireglass can be layered in using one of several shades and colors, which by the way holds its color and look over time even in the elements. This allows a homeowner either select an exact match or make a strong contrast with the patio style they have. Others have also designed their fireplace to include several shades, including a dark base and a much lighter or colorful top color. Fire glass has a random shaped which is a lot different compared to logs, this allows the gas fumes to fill the voids in the crack and spaces making a crawling effect for the flames. In the end, there will always be those consumers that prefer random crackling of a damp log, as this is due to moisture trapped in the wood. While this sounds fun is has the potential of launching a glowing ember onto your carpet, or worse your lap. This is no longer a problem if you use fireglass as there is no moisture trapped inside tempered glass.

These sorts of external fireplaces are becoming a popular focus for home owners. They have a dual effect of adding both light and heat to your space. Keep an eye out for several new offerings such as stackable shapes and spheres. You can even manipulate the effect by selecting the correct color of glass, for example, blue light can be the results of using tinted glass while lava rocks give off the look of orange and even yellow flames. This may be a lot to think of, but in order to get the most out of your patio space you should really aim for creating a focal point for guests. Even if you do not have a cliff top or ocean view, a well executed fireplace can become mini getaway for friends and family.

Now designers are selecting fire bowls and fire pits as outdoor heating sources. Even with simple store bought fire units, make sure and select glass that stands out. On the other hand, if the fire pits are constructed in place they consist of concrete blocks as the base, and then introduce a multi pronged metal gas ring as the gas distribution system. The final step in setting up is to dump sand to the correct height. Finally the decorative fire pit glass can then be added.

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You can find information about Modern Home Resorts on their website, www.modernhomeresorts.com

For more information, feel free to contact the Sales Team via email at sales@modernhomeresorts.com or by phone at (800) 365-3674.

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Modern Home Resorts Offers Amazing Selection of Fire Glass

Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/19/2012 -- One of the focal points of any residential or recreations space is the fireplace and outdoor fire pit area. Make sure you take advantage of the amazing selection of fire glass and fireplace accessories offered by Modern Home Resorts. With a huge selection of colors and sizes, we have what you need to complete your backyard project or home remodel.

Fire pits come in so many shapes and sizes, and when you hear that sizzle it can create a romantic and relaxing ambiance. Since the beginning of time people have enjoyed sitting near a fire. Using fire pits near a pool or spa can create a real contrast between the two. The view of the fire across the water is just terrific. Although some people may enjoy burning logs or other materials, fire glass direct from Modern Home Resorts can both improve the look of the fire pit and save you cleanup time the next morning. Fire pits filled with fire glass are an inexpensive way to add a lot of interest to your outdoor space.

Depending on the style and mood you are looking for glass fire can be added in various sizes and color tints. This allows you to match or make a contrast with the outdoor decor. Some have even used multiple colors as a base and highlight together which emphasizes the space even more. Since fire glass is shaped much differently than a real or concrete log, the gas can creep between the spaces creating a slow dancing flame effect. Also, while some guests may enjoy the loud popping and crackling of a fire, this causes a potential hazard if embers shoot out. Unlike real wood, fire glass does not make noise or offer the threat of projecting outward.

Outdoor fire features are growing & growing in popularity. It adds warm and lighting the patio areas. They are different options like glass or lava rocks. Glass brings a blue light. Lava rock traditionally shows a yellow & orange light. The best way to maximize your backyard space is to create a focal point. Also, having a view helps anchor the space and create a conversional and gather focal point. It is a great place to kick back and have a refreshing drink, or perhaps just get away from the kids.

People are adding fire bowls, fire pits, and outdoor fireplaces to ad warmth to an outdoor patio area. When the fire pits are build they use cinder blocks as the framework, then introduce a stainless steel gas ring and fill it level with silica sand to the proper level. Once that has been completed the glass fire pieces can be added as the final touch.

Fire glass can also be incorporated into outdoor fireplaces. Some people love to cook outdoors, and if possible, you can create a large outdoor space with deep seating to truly create an outdoor living room for family and friends. The great thing about outdoor fireplace configurations is that if a view is not available from the rear of your property, a well lit and designed fireplace can become the focal point for all of your guests.

A great fireplace can look like an emerald city glowing in your gathering space or great room. You can sit and put your feet up and enjoy the fireplace, less the fake piece of wood or log. The updated version may even have fake embers in attempt to bring some realism. Fast forward to today, glass is used as a decorative flare that not only burns clean, but during the tumbling process any sharp edges are smoothed out to prevent cuts.

Once the stainless steel pipe exudes and is ignited, the beautiful fireplace retains heat. In fact, you can even turn the gas down because of the natural heat retaining properties of glass. You might ask yourself why you would not use fire glass. If you have a wood burning fireplace you would first need to remove those logs before using glass fire pieces. Even used outdoor and in the elements the color remaining and is not degraded after time. This provides a contemporary look that can be a do it yourself project for anyone.

About Modern Home Resorts
You can find information about Modern Home Resorts on their website, http://www.modernhomeresorts.com

For more information, feel free to contact the Sales Team via email at
sales@modernhomeresorts.com or by phone at (800) 365-3674.

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Fireplace Glass From Modern Home Resorts Adds a Unique Artistic Accent

Woodland Hills, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/18/2012 -- Have you ever hovered over an older fireplace and wondered what the alternative is to a boring dirty log set? Fireplace glass is made from tempered tumbled glass, so once it is broken there are no rough edges to worry about. It stays clean all the time, stays clear and true to its original color offering a clean burn for a green alterative to wood logs. So, how hard is it to convert an old fire pit or fireplace to a clean a modern fireglass centerpiece at home?

The first step in the process is to carefully remove the old lava rocks or cement logs, making sure to vacuum all of the left over debris from every nook and cranny. Now is the time to use fire resistant spray paint if you would like to coat your fireplace with a dark paint color to offer a uniform background. If you wait until the project is finished to decide on painting, the overspray may get on the fire place glass and ruin the mirror like finish that is part of the allure.

At Modern Home Resorts, they can also supply the multiple pronged gas tubes needed to replace the older single tube style gas line you may be using now. These new gas lines will allow a distributed gas flow to saturate the fireglass and blanket the area in flames, which is the look everyone wants. Rather than a single flame rising, imagine a slow moving fog of flames hovering over a bed of colored fireglass.

One you have a clean canvas, you can use several materials as the base. This includes options such as playground sand or crushed lava rock as the bed for the new fireglass. This tempered glass is then poured on top, and then the flames exude all over as the flow thought glass. Not only is it more artistic and beautiful, but it really serves a purpose beyond beauty. If gives you both ambiance and heat, allowing heat to fill the room and radiate throughout. In fact, a good hour or so after the gas is turned off there is still heat radiating from that area. Not to say that it is strictly a cost savings home improvement project, but fireglass is a green product with little to no downside.

You may be looking for the glass that will go with your homes decor, and since there is every color in the rainbow available this may be a very hard choice. This allows you to choose a color that matches the walls, the drapes, or any other features in your room or outdoor patio area. You just want to select a contrasting color of glass compared to the color inside the fireplace. The rear of the fireplace wall essentially becomes the background to show off the glass in the best light. So if you use a light colored glass, you will want dark walls or decor near the fireplace to show off the highlights.

There are several other trends in the fire glass market. Some additional trends showing up in the fire design are fireplace crystals and other geometric shaped. This is going into an entire different realm of decor, it's a very contemporary look that can be done yourself in an afternoon and breathe new life into your fireplace or fire pit. These fireplace rocks are actually sitting in the fireplace and come in several colors. You can either place them on a bed of lava, sand, or even in the glass itself

Fireglass was invented almost by accident one day a glazer broke some glass and rather than simply throw it away or use it in a fish aquarium, they decided to add it into the fireplace. Some of the glass almost has a black or grey refracting tone on one side. There is a base glass and a reflective glass that can glitter form the sunlight or the flames themselves. This is a really cool design and an impressive addition to your home, resort, or outdoor living space.

About Modern Home Resorts
You can find information about Modern Home Resorts on their website, http://www.modernhomeresorts.com

For more information, feel free to contact the Sales Team via email at sales@modernhomeresorts.com or by phone at (800) 365-3674.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm