R&A Magazine - Winter 2021 - 8

let's talk fireplaces
by Sam Jay Stoltzfus

Owner
LanChester Grill & Hearth, LLC
our most popular seller followed by
electric, wood, and pellet, in that
order.
Today's choices in gas fireplaces
and options can seem endless. We
have models in linear, landscape,
arched, rectangle, traditional, and
even custom designs. The gas
fireplaces we carry are Mendota,
DaVinci, Fireplace X, and Lopi.
If you have an old, inefficient,
drafty fireplace we can replace it
with a new high-efficiency fireplace
that will have you toasty warm all
winter. In most cases we do not
even need to disturb the existing
façade (if you want to keep it) and
the best part is we can do most replacements in a single day without
a big mess or a lot of hassle.

ith just about everyone spending more
time at home these days, now may be a
perfect time to look around your house for
home improvement ideas. One idea that
is becoming more and more popular is the installation of a
gas fireplace. Many are actually surprised to find out how
easy it is to have one designed and installed-in any room
of the house! If you've been told " it can't be done " , here at
LanChester Grill & Hearth we specialize in it can't be done!
The first step would be to stop in at our showroom where we
have over 90 fireplaces and stoves on display (including the
largest Mendota Fireplace display in the world!). When visiting, in addition to gas fireplaces, you'll also see wood and
pellet burning fireplaces, as well as electric. Gas is certainly

And just in case you're tired of
the old look, our team of experts
can assist you in creating a fresh
updated look with ledger stone,
granite, or tile along with a custom
surround or mantel. You dream it
and we can make it a reality. We
thrive on customizing your project to fit your needs and taste.
And for those of you who don't currently have a fireplace,
that doesn't have to be an issue. There are options and we
will assist you in making the right choice and design for your
living space. What's more, we'll handle the project from design to finish-eliminating the need to bring in other contractors to finish the job.
A frequent question we hear is " what is the difference between a fireplace insert and a zero clearance fireplace? " An
insert always slides into an existing masonry fireplace while
a zero clearance fireplace is a box that is framed in with a
bump out on the outside of the house and a stainless steel
flue inside a framed chimney. Most houses built since 1980

The photos in this article are all fireplaces purchased at, and installed by, LanChester Grill & Hearth.

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