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Mar 11, 2020 · Articles
Which Ortal Fireplace Best Suits Your Client’s Personality? [QUIZ]
Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all fireplaces. Now, Ortal makes modern gas fireplaces to suit every personality. These days, you can personalize a fireplace to satisfy your client’s aesthetic sensibilities. Take the quiz below to see which Ortal fireplace best suits your client’s personality …
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Feb 19, 2020 · Articles
Understanding the Importance of CSA Certification
As a builder who specifies products for clients, understanding the importance of safety and quality certifications is critical, especially if you are less familiar with a particular brand. Several third-party providers offer certification, including CSA Group, LC, UL, and Intertek. Ortal has chos…
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Jan 15, 2020 · Articles
Stay Ahead of the Curve with These Top 10 Resources for Dealers
The more information you have about a line of luxury fireplaces, the better able you are to sell it. Customers always have questions, and savvy shoppers like to compare their options, especially for major purchases. This is why Ortal provides a range of dealer resources that you can access at any…
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Jan 8, 2020 · Articles
3 Tips for Installing a TV Over Your Fireplace
Gathering around the hearth is a classic way for families to bond and spend time together. For many modern families, gathering around the TV serves the same purpose. With traditional wood-burning fireplaces, your clients have to make a choice about the focal point of a room—fireplace or TV—but wi…
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Dec 30, 2019 · Articles
Talking Points for Designers: Upgrading Clients with a Luxury Fireplace
The style of a fireplace can transform the aesthetic of a room, which is one reason many designers recommend upgrading to a luxury brand. A truly frameless look and high-end interior media with thoughtful design can make a world of difference, which is why it’s smart to include a luxury fireplace…
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Dec 11, 2019 · Articles
Unique Ways to Hide a Heat Release on a Luxury Fireplace
All Ortal fireplaces require a heat release to be located within six inches of the top of the fireplace cavity, which is most often near the ceiling. An integral component of Cool Wall Technology, the heat release allows hot air to escape so that the wall surrounding the fireplace can stay cool t…
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Nov 13, 2019 · Articles
Fireplace Safety: A Look at Ortal’s Heat Barrier Solutions
Fireplace safety is an issue that designers, builders, and homeowners should always prioritize, which is why it’s a good idea to highlight some of the features that help keep your clients safe when helping them decide what type of fireplace is right for them. In addition to direct venting to main…
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Nov 12, 2019 · Articles
How to Find the Most Efficient Direct Vent Gas Fireplace for Your Next Project
All types of clients, both commercial and residential, prioritize efficiency. Whether they are conscious of their consumption for environmental reasons or want to minimize overhead costs, specifying the most efficient direct vent gas fireplace can help them meet their goals. direct vent technolog…
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Designers: Your Clients are Looking for these Luxury Home Interior Features
Whether you are designing a grand country house, an elegant suburban home, or a sophisticated condo in the city, your clients want certain luxury home interior features. Even if they don’t express it, they want people to walk into their homes and be impressed with their tasteful choices. They als…
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Aug 26, 2019 · Articles
Talking Points for Fireplace Dealers: Explaining the Benefits of Cool Wall Technology
Both designers and homeowners have plenty of options when selecting a fireplace. Aesthetics are, of course, a major factor, but many modern fireplace manufacturers offer similar-looking options for corner, tunnel, and space creator models. With so many contemporary fireplace options, it can be di…
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Aug 8, 2019 · Articles
7 Contemporary Fireplace Mantel Design Ideas for Interior Designers
For many people, when they envision a fireplace, the mantel above it is a key feature. It’s where keepsakes, family photos, and other decor are displayed. It’s a place where seasonal decorations come out of storage once a year to spark fond memories. In many homes, the mantel is the centerpiece o…
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Aug 7, 2019 · Articles
Why Every Builder Should Have Their LEED Certification
Green building has shifted from being an emerging trend to a choice that the majority of people are making. According to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), 57 percent of building owners plan to make their projects green by 2021. One reason for this is that tenants seek out LEED buildings be…
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