Merit B-vent Gas Fireplace
Lennox Hearth Products has introduced its newest addition to the Merit™ line, the Merit B-vent gas fireplace. The new Merit B-vent offers builders a cost-effective gas fireplace with the great look of an open-front, wood-burning fireplace. Available in 36-inch and 42-inch sizes, the Merit B-vent gas-burning fireplace boasts an appealing fire presentation with no exposed louvers, resulting in the clean-face, open-front look that is currently a hot trend in the industry. Contact: (800) 9-LENNOX or www.lennox.com.

Models 254 and 354
The Hitzer freestanding models 254 and 354 combine heating, looks and versatility. The model 354 has an output of up to 70,000 Btus, while the model 254’s heat output is up to 50,000 Btus. These great performers are also very versatile, burning a wide array of fuels (including bituminous or anthracite coal). Choose from an array of colors: black, brown, charcoal or blue. Options include the Gold-door, Radiant, or Blower models. Both units are manufactured by United States-based Hitzer. Contact: (260) 589-8536 or www.hitzer.com.

Beachcomber’s Eclipse Lighting
All new for 2007 is Beachcomber’s Eclipse™ lighting package. This unique, pinpoint topside lighting package gives the hot-tub owner mood-setting, ambient light. Creating a backyard paradise is easy with a top-quality, luxurious hot tub with easy-to-maintain Enviroskirt™ cabinetry. Beachcomber Hot Tubs makes 16 different hot-tub models, with many available colors and options such as Britewerx™ jetting. All Beachcomber Hot Tubs come with the same no-fine-print guarantee. A free information pack is available. Contact: (800) 663-6557 or www.beachcomberhottubs.com/hearth.

Fabric-care Products
303 fabric cleaner is the best product for cleaning outdoor fabrics prior to retreating them. It is concentrated and nontoxic. 303 HT fabric guard restores water repellency and provides unbeatable protection against soiling and stains. It is recommended by and for Sunbrella® (Glen Raven, Inc.). Retailer support includes free how-to pamphlets and floor displays. Contact: (800) 223-4303 or www.303products.com.

Minden Master Grill
Minden Grill Co., Inc., announced availability of its Minden Master Grill, a leading customizable gas grill designed to enhance grilling performance. Now available for retailer order, the Minden Master Grill is a first-of-its-kind gas grill that allows consumers to select the features they want, creating a build-your-own-grill experience. The Minden Master Grill’s unique design is based on consumer-focused features such as the interchangeable side-tray inserts, uninterrupted work surface and quick disassembly for easy storage. Contact: (775) 782-2249 or www.mindengrill.com.

Big Tex Log Sets
Golden Blount’s Big Tex is the ultimate log set for tall, zero-clearance metal fireboxes or oversized masonry fireplaces. The Big Tex features giant, full-bark logs; varying sizes (24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 60 and 72 inches); two-stage burners (raised rear/adjustable front burner); a heavy, 3⁄4-inch bar stock grate; and black rock (standard). It uses natural or LP gas. Contact: (800) 833-1139 or www.goldenblountinc.com.

Grill Dog
Grill Dog is a revolutionary new stainless-steel rotisserie cooker for hot dogs and other linked meats. This complete kit, available in three models, fits virtually any grill and perfectly cooks hot dogs, bratwurst, sausage and other types of linked meats. With Grill Dog, there is no need to hover over the grill; Grill Dog has never burned a hot dog. This new innovative accessory adds incremental dollars to the shopping basket. Great new product brings new sales dollars! Contact: (215) 579-0788, service@grill-dog.com, or www.grill-dog.com.

Braden Brown Travertine
MLW Stone maintains inventory on one of today’s most sought-after natural stone fireplace surrounds. Braden Brown travertine has a rustic, antique finish that complements today’s casual home-decorating trend. Available in three standard sizes. Contact: (800) 477-7665, email henry@mlwalker.com for information and samples, or www.mlwstone.com.

Plantation Patterns Goes Affordable Upscale
Upscale does not have to be unavailable to the masses any longer. Plantation Patterns is designing and manufacturing furniture much like what an individual would see in specialty outdoor-furniture stores and making it available to the big-box shopper. Plantation Patterns is focusing on supplying large deep seating groups with comfortable cushions and pillows at an affordable price. With this philosophy in mind, Plantation Patterns is reintroducing Key West. An old-world motif meets modern ingenuity in this classically designed collection. Contact: (205) 853-2220 or www.plantationpatterns.com.

New Big Green Egg Cookbook
The dedicated Egg owners who have been so instrumental in the success of the Big Green Egg, known affectionately as Eggheads, are always thrilled to share their favorite recipes. They do so regularly on the BGE Web site’s forum, but they also gather in Atlanta each fall for a festive EGGtoberfest weekend where they cook up a storm. Now, the company has assembled the best of the best from 2006 and past events (including favorites from previous cookbooks) into a 136-page book featuring recipes for appetizers, casseroles, veggies, stews, chili, all kinds of meats, sauces, marinades, rubs and amazing desserts. Contact: Jodie Burson at (800) 793-2292 or www.biggreenegg.com.

Shoreline
Lennox Hearth Products is proud to introduce the newest addition to its line of gas fireplace inserts, the Shoreline™. Developed and manufactured by Country Stoves, the Shoreline is the first product released under the Lennox brand as a result of the integration of the two companies. A first of its kind in the LHP gas fireplace-insert category, the Shoreline has an exceptionally large glass viewing area while still fitting into the space of an average 36x16x21-inch factory-built fireplace. Contact: (800) 9-LENNOX or www.lennox.com.

Napoleon’s Prestige II
Napoleon introduces its Prestige II series with Infrared SIZZLE ZONE™. Food is seared to perfection with the ultrahigh-heat ceramic burner, quickly locking in the juices for a perfect taste sensation. Food can continue to be cooked with Napoleon’s patented stainless-steel cooking system on the other half of the grill. This ultrahigh-efficiency grill cuts cooking time to a minimum, saving both fuel and money! The ultrahigh-heat ceramic burner uses no more fuel (Btus) than traditional grilling, but cooks at an amazing 1,800 degrees with 11,500 burner ports. Contact: (888) 726-2220 or www.napoleongrills.com.

Coronado Exterior Fireplace
About five years ago, Designs By Garry came up with the concept of building exterior fireplaces in sections, where just two people could install them in a short amount of time. He developed a line of modular fireplaces, moderately priced and easy to install, that could transform any outdoor setting instantly with beauty and vibrancy. These units are made from lightweight, durable exterior concrete and range in size from 44 to 96 inches in height and from 39 to 108 inches in width. Prefabricated, they simply stack and bolt together on any backyard surface. Contact: (949) 581-1919 or www.exteriorfireplaces.com.

DirectVent Pro
Simpson Dura-Vent is pleased to announce DirectVent Pro. Our DirectVent GS line has been refined with so many different innovations that we gave it a new name. The new DirectVent Pro sconce-styled, low-profile horizontal termination cap is paintable. It is also available in copper and stainless-steel finishes for compatibility with any exterior. Built expressly for the professional specialty hearth market, offering stunning design and intelligent solutions, using state-of-the-art manufacturing. Contact: (800) 835-4429 or www.duravent.com.

Bradley Propane Smoker
The wonderful world of gourmet smoked food now comes in the lightweight and portable Bradley propane smoker, with all the same features as our original world-famous smoker. It burns Bradley Flavor Bisquettes automatically with the power of AA batteries and propane, and it comes with a sturdy carrying case. Create the perfect dish of hot smoked salmon on your boat, mouth-watering Buffalo wings at your next tailgate party or smoked ham for breakfast at the campsite! Contact: (800) 665-4188 or www.bradleysmoker.com.

Manchego Round Chat Group
As a part of Alfresco Home’s new collection of Lounging Elements, the Manchego round chat group combines wrought-iron deep seating with an artistic marble mosaic chat table. Perfect for indoor or outdoor use, this set comes complete with four swirl spring lounge chairs and a 48-inch round chat table and base. Over 48 fabrics are available to create your own custom lounging collection. Contact: www.alfrescohome.com.

Hitzer Model 983
Longevity, two circulating fans, an ash pan, and up to 80,000 Btus are only a few things that make the Hitzer Model 983 fireplace insert a leader in the anthracite-coal-burning industry. Manufactured since 1983, this Hitzer superior-performing fireplace will burn during power failures, comes in a variety of colors, has removable shaker grates, is of heavy steel construction and is available as a single- or double-door front. The Hitzer 983 fireplace insert has, for over 20 years, made a warm and cozy home for hundreds of families. Contact: (260) 589-8536 or www.hitzer.com.

Fabric-care Products
303 fabric cleaner is the best product for cleaning outdoor fabrics prior to retreating them. It is concentrated and nontoxic. 303 HT fabric guard restores water repellency and provides unbeatable protection against soiling and stains. It is recommended by and for Sunbrella® (Glen Raven, Inc.). Retailer support includes free how-to pamphlets and floor displays. Contact: (800) 223-4303 or www.303products.com.

Carlisle Sling
Traditional styling and detailing from top to bottom are the hallmarks of the Carlisle collection. The frame is created from a generously proportioned aluminum extrusion and accentuated with cast-aluminum decorations. The two-piece sling bucket and tapered, contoured frame provide excitement to the look and feel of this striking group. Design details from top to bottom and side to side have combined to reveal a truly classic outdoor-furniture collection: the Carlisle sling. Contact: (205) 486-9211 or www.winstonfurniture.com.

Chat-Pit
The ambience of a roaring fire has always brought friends and families together in the great outdoors. Now, the convenience of propane only adds to the experience by allowing the fire to burn long into the night, without the need to struggle with firewood. O.W. Lee introduces its third generation of firepits with the 24-inch-high Chat-Pit, new for 2007. An entirely self-contained unit, the Chat-Pit has all of the beauty of the original Fire-Pit, such as handcrafted wrought-iron details and a multitude of top options (including stone mosaic, solid granite or hammered copper) ranging from 42 to 54 inches in diameter. The Chat-Pit was developed with an easy-install mechanism that makes installing a propane tank quick and simple. Contact: (800) 77-OWLEE or www.owlee.com.

Woodfield
Woodfield™ is a full line of 125 beautiful hearth accessories to add accents and utility to every hearth. Tool sets, screens, wood holders, bellows, steamers, kettles and more are available in traditional and contemporary styles in the most popular finishes. They are available exclusively from Copperfield. Contact: (800) 679-3958 or www.copperfield.com.

Simpson Dura-Vent’s PelletVent Pro
PelletVent Pro is a premium venting system for pellet and corn stoves, manufactured only for the professional specialty hearth dealer. No gaskets or sealants are required to achieve leak-resistant connections, setting a new benchmark. Made with laser-welded stainless-steel inner walls, this double-wall system provides superior heat and corrosion resistance. Only a 1-inch clearance to combustibles is required. Select components are available in black. Contact: (800) 835-4429 or www.duravent.com.

Kingsford Premier Console
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Co. introduces the Kingsford Premier console, the newest and most upscale product in its line of Kingsford grills. Available in black or stainless steel, it features an adjustable charcoal tray to move the coals closer to or farther from the food and an easy-access door for replenishing coals. The enclosed bottom cabinet hides a 10-inch ash can. A stainless-steel, double-wall lid prevents discoloration, and the porcelain-coated, cast-iron grill rack offers more than 780 square inches of grilling space. The MSRP is under $300. Contact: (706) 256-3900 or www.masterbuilt.com.

Minden Grill Cover
The grill’s top line of defense against severe seasonal elements is its cover, the quality of which directly affects the grill’s ability to deliver lasting cooking performance. Retailing at just $40 and sold independently of the Minden Master grill through the company’s Web site, the Minden grill cover’s solid construction effectively protects against seasonal elements. See details on the Minden Master grill in this issue of Patio & Hearth Products Report. Contact: (775) 782-2249 or www.mindengrill.com.

MAX! HE
The MAX! HE is an EPA-approved fireplace that will last for generations with only minimal maintenance. MAX! HE is a high-efficiency fireplace delivering a clean burn using noncatalytic wood-burning technology while maintaining low emissions through a high-tech design. The MAX! HE EPA high-efficiency wood-burning fireplace is uniquely styled and designed to provide an experience of warmth and comfort from the best built-in fireplace available. Contact: (972) 943-6156 or www.selkirkinc.com.

Harman TL300 Wood Stove
Our biggest wood stove has the lowest emissions rating. Preliminary testing resulted in emissions of approximately 1 gram per hour. The noncatalytic Harman TL300 uses our exclusive FireDome combustion technology in a 3-cubic-foot firebox for extra long burns and even heat output. The FireDome combustion system has a special dome-shaped combustion chamber that causes flue gases to concentrate and burn at higher temperatures for cleaner burns. This system is also responsible for more even heat output over the burn time of each load of wood. Contact: (717) 362-1422, sales@harmanstoves.com or www.harmanstoves.com.

Ocean
In September 2006, Summer Classics, one of the leaders in outdoor furnishings, unveiled a new category for its 2007 line called Ocean. This category includes products designed for direct oceanfront use and the harshest of direct-weather environments. It includes three collections: Ocean Grande, a new Burmese teak group; Antigua, a loomed N-dura resin and aluminum group; and Classic, the traditional handwoven collection in N-dura resin and aluminum. “New technology has revolutionized product durability. Nothing is like this in the industry,” Summer Classics Owner Bew White says. Contact: (205) 987-3100 or www.summerclassics.com.

New From Calise Outdoor Kitchens
Underbar lighting: Rectangular, recessed and set in cabinetry, underbar lighting can be installed on a counter, a backsplash, or a raised bar. For a straight light effect, it would be placed flat under a bar, or it could be angled for a different effect. The lighting is also remote controlled, with dimming adjustments. Flex light: Affixed on a heavy base, this light mounts on any material, and its flexible arm can be adjusted to any position. It uses a halogen/premium bulb for maximum reflection of light onto your cooking surface. Modular cabinet: This features a waterproof television that rises to the surface electronically. Contact: (800) 652-7923 or www.caliseoutdoorkitchens.com.

Telescope’s New Deep Seating Wicker
The Key Biscayne collection is a dramatic full-scale deep seat wicker collection featuring indoor comfort in an outdoor collection. This luxurious collection features all-weather custom resin wicker fibers featuring high-contrast random color variation and wicker shape to provide a rich natural look. The fibers are fully woven in a rich herringbone weave over a sturdy aluminum frame. The plush cushions feature rain-through fabric, offering comfort in any indoor or outdoor setting. Contact: (518) 642-1100 or www.telescopecasual.com.

Cal Spas Ultimate Outdoor Theater
New from Cal Spas is the one-of-a-kind Cal Spas outdoor theater. It features a weatherproof, 65-inch, LCD high-definition television with two subwoofers, four amps and surround-sound speakers, a built-in iPod docking station, a Sirius satellite-ready/ DVD/CD stereo system and gaming system inputs. Other highlights include a five-burner convection grill and two side burners, a cocktail center with ice machine and beer tap, two firepits, weatherproof recliners with cup holders and a martini bar with barstools. Contact: (800) 225-7727 or www.calspas.com.

Arbor Collection
Thompson and Elm introduces the Arbor collection, with a simply styled, but elegant, lattice design. This collection offers a full range of product, from our dining collection to our deep seating love-seat grouping to our oversized deep seating swivel rockers and gathering table, with included stainless-steel drink bowl (shown) or optional firepit. For all the coordinating accessories for this line and our other great patio collections, contact: (877) 243-7888 or www.thompsonandelm.com.

Rendezvous
Broad, deep and sleek, the Rendezvous collection from Lloyd Flanders is made of handwoven select vinyl on an aluminum frame. With a versatile contemporary flair, the collection includes sectional pieces for multiple seating arrangements. Accessory tables are quarter rounds that fit together to create a full round conversation table from four, a cocktail table from two and an end table from a single unit. Tops are made up of two pieces of glass, laminated together with spun silk between, for a truly unique look. Contact: (800) 526-9894 or www.lloydflanders.com.

Spa Pillows
In 2007, New Harbour is introducing spa pillows to its already diverse cushion product line. These pillows come in three styles and four soft, yet durable, outdoor fabrics (Leaf, Butter, Pool and Snow). All pillows are filled with top-of-the-line poly fiber and come with a zippered cover for easy cleaning. Each pillow also comes with loop ties and suction cups for use on a tub or bathroom wall. Contact: (877) 678-3202 or www.newharbour.com.

Outback Chair Co.
The Outback single lounger from Outback Chair Co. combines a UV-treated, waterproof, 600x600-denier polyester fabric that is durable and easy to clean with a varnished hardwood frame and wide, comfortable arms. The single lounger’s seating width is 24 inches. Fabric color choices: Navy Blue, Green, Burgundy, Sand and Camouflage. Backed by a 10-year warranty, the single lounger comes complete with mounting hardware and footrest. MSRP: $279.99 (smooth fabric or $299.95 (basketweave fabric). Contact: (800) 444-7998 or www.outbackchair.com.

Beachcomber’s Protec Construction Method
Beachcomber’s exclusive cab-forward equipment design is called Protec™. With our unique 4WALL™ insulation package, a Protec hot tub is like no other. This unique construction method differentiates you in your marketplace with a hot tub that gives your customer added value, ease of maintenance and maximum energy efficiency. Find out how you can stand out from the competition and offer your customer the best in form, fit and function with Beachcomber Hot Tubs. Contact: North American Customer Care at (800) 663-3779 or www.beachcomberhottubs.com/hearth.

WoodMaster Plus
Keep your home cozy warm this winter, melt the snow on your sidewalk, and heat your spa, pool or workshop. All of this is made possible with the WoodMaster Plus outdoor natural-energy-burning furnace, with emissions so limited that neighbors will not know that it is burning. The WoodMaster Plus can easily be hooked into your existing heating system, reducing your heating costs as much as 75 percent: offering owners an independent and self-sufficient lifestyle since 1989. Contact: (800) 932-3629 or www.WoodMaster.com.

New Built-in Gemini Infrared
Now, Napoleon’s Prestige series Infrared SIZZLE ZONE™ comes split into two separate grill heads. The award-winning Gemini™ built-in model sears food to perfection with the ultrahigh-heat infrared ceramic burner (left side), quickly locking in the juices for a splendid taste sensation for those perfect, juicy steaks. The ultrahigh-heat infrared ceramic burner uses no more fuel (Btus) than traditional stainless-steel burners, but cooks at an amazing 1,800 degrees (surface temperature) with 11,500 burner ports. Other gourmet grilled delights can continue to be cooked with Napoleon’s patented stainless-steel cooking system, using the tube burners and sear-plate system in the other grill head. Simply lift the lid, reach for the red knob and grill like a pro. Contact: (888) 726-2220 or www.napoleongrills.com.

Scarlet Oak Concrete Vent-free Gas-log Heaters
The popular Scarlet Oak vent-free gas-log line now features concrete vent-free gas logs. Like its sister in ceramic fiber, it boasts a triple burner for greater fire and light. Two burners are used to create beautiful, bright-yellow flames; the front burner is dedicated to the glowing, flickering ember bed.  A Ceramat® glowing-ember effect gives an instant dancing glow and burns cleaner than rock wool. All Scarlet Oak vent-free logs are remote-control ready, available in 18-, 24-, and 30-inch sizes for either propane or natural-gas fireplaces. Contact: www.vanguardheat.com.

Harman Accentra Corn Fireplace Insert
The Accentra corn fireplace insert brings corn burning to a whole new level. Corn-burning enthusiasts will love Harman’s specially engineered burn pot and feeder, which have proven reliability. Add to that the upscale style, and you have the most innovative and best-looking corn fireplace insert in the industry. With our exclusive ignition system and automatic temperature control, the Accentra corn fireplace insert has the flexibility of burning corn, barley, wheat and oats. Contact: (717) 362-1422, sales@harmanstoves.com or www.harmanstoves.com.

Kingsford Grills
Kingsford Grills, made by Masterbuilt Manufacturing Co., offer the greatest choice of charcoal kettle sizes (18.5, 22.5 and 26 inches) with the best margins for you and the best prices for your customers. All are black porcelain coated and have chrome cooking grids and heavy-gauge charcoal grates. Porcelain-coated ash catchers make cleanup a snap. A lid hanger means that there is no need to place lid on the ground while grilling. The MSRP for this line is $59 to $99. A 14-inch tabletop model also is available. Contact: (706) 256-3900 or www.masterbuilt.com.

Premier Mantles
The designs within the Contemporary collection were inspired by the preferences of designers working in the cities of America. The styles are meant to be simple, with an emphasis on straight lines rather than the more traditional dentil molds, heavy crowns and overused flutes. The Contemporary collection will add style to any room setting, whether it is a Chicago loft, a New York condo or a simple country cottage. All the designs are built to your specified opening dimensions and are available in a variety of wood types and finishes. Contact: (800) 767-0195 or www.premiermantles.com.

Telescope Casual Introduces the Romanesque Collections
The Romanesque collections feature a unique combination of old-world style and new-world construction methods.  Flowing cast arms, lathe-turned finials and fluted legs evoke images of stately Roman columns. The craftsmanship and style of a past era are reborn in Telescope Casual’s Romanesque collections, available in sling and wicker and winner of the Cast Combination 2006 design excellence award. Contact: (518) 642-1100 or www.telescopecasual.com. 

The Smart Shape of Shade for the 21st Century
The Vizor™ features visually striking design and detailing, while providing empirically superior shade performance. Simply rotate the elegant Sunbrella® canopy to follow the sun from the comfort of your chair. The architecturally designed Vizor provides three times the table-shaded hours of a 9-foot umbrella and twice those of an 11-foot unit, and it conveniently closes over any standard-height table. Vizor carries the member-tested Seal of Approval and Recommendation from the National Home Gardening Club. Contact: (925) 933-9358 or www.dfiro.com.

Optifire by Bodart & Gonay
Optifire’s clean lines, 70% efficiency and versatility will add to the elegance and warmth of your home. The Optifire 783 zero-clearance fireplace gives you a superior view of the fire with its larger window and absence of louvers. Optifire’s removable frame also allows for material such as tile or marble to be brought to the ledge of the air opening. Contact: (877) HPG-HEAT, (877) 474-4328 or www.luckydistributing.com.

Infratech Comfort Heaters
Whether for work or recreation, Infratech Comfort heaters turn cold indoor and outdoor areas into comfortable, inviting spaces. The W-series heater incorporates a specially designed electric quartz heating element that produces safe infrared radiant energy.  Radiant energy is only absorbed by solid objects and is not wasted heating the air.  Suitable for ceiling-, wall- or flush-mounted installations, with minimal clearance required. Solid-state and analog controls are also available for intensity adjustment. Contact: (800) 421-9455 or www.infratech-usa.com.

EggCessories Expand Sales Opportunities
As accessories make the outfit, EggCessories make the bottom line a whole lot more attractive for Big Green Egg® dealers. One of the newest to be offered is the versatile raised grid with inserted drip pan. There are several ways that you can configure the raised grid. First, use the raised grid only to give the customer the ability to cook directly on one side of the grill and indirectly on the other side. Second, use the raised grid with a plate setter, which will give full use of the main grill for indirect cooking and a raised grid for vegetables or more meat. Third, use the raised grid with a plate setter and a half-moon baking stone, allowing your customers to bake bread while cooking vegetables and meat on the open side of the main grid. Contact: Jodie Burson at (800) 793-2292 or www.biggreenegg.com.

Hearth Maximizer
The Hearth Maximizer is the newest addition to the Graysen Woods product line. This attractive, quality piece of furniture allows perfect use of the space taken up by a freestanding stove by adding multiple storage components, a wood-storage box with sliding top and a shelf unit complete with magazine rack or a standard, raised panel drawer. The Maximizer is available in oak, maple, pine or cherry woods; six stain options; and 15 tile colors. It is the perfect way to hide any unsightly mess from firewood or create a unique seating niche near a new or existing wood-, pellet- or gas-fired stove. Contact: (425) 251-0080 or www.graysenwoods.com.

Jóia
Glowing sunsets, cool breezes, and warm Brazilian nights sparkling with color like gems: the Jóia experience. Relaxation is Brazilian style in ultracomfortable hammocks and swings from Jóia. Crafted of weather-resistant, long-lasting DuraCord® in four attractive designs, Jóia hammocks are compact and portable, with a spreaderless design. Contact: (800) 334-1078 or www.thehammocksource.com.

Precut, Prepunched Parts Simplify Outdoor Fireplaces
Fresco Frames has introduced a new family of modular steel framing kits aimed at the outdoor-fireplace market. The parts use the same techniques as the company’s bar and countertop modules. There is no measuring, cutting, or drilling. The parts are simply riveted together, which means that a typical frame, as shown, can be assembled on-site in less than an hour. The galvanized-steel parts are light enough to ship UPS. Contact: (888) FFRAMES, info@frescoframes.com, or www.frescoframes.com.

GD82 Tureen Direct-vent Gas Fireplace
The Tureen™ direct-vent gas fireplace has such a unique design that it is certain to attract attention wherever it is installed. The modern European styling features a contemporary double-fired ceramic bowl complemented by a high-temperature-resistant river-rock refractory, exuding a unique fireplace experience for which the hearth industry is definitely ready. Even though the Tureen™ will be known for its unrivaled design, it remains an efficient heating source, with an output of 20,000 Btus and the flexibility of a 50-percent flame/heat adjustment for maximum comfort. Contact: (800) 461-5581 or www.napoleonfireplaces.com.

MAX! ZC
Enjoy the comfort and beauty of the zero-clearance MAX! ZC wood fireplace, with its design aimed at combining old-world charm with 21st-century technology. Featuring a full 36-inch hearth opening, firescreen, grilles and grate, the MAX! ZC fireplace provides an enhanced draft, reduced condensation and smaller framing size than air-cooled systems. Contact: (972) 943-6156 or www.selkirkinc.com.

Crescent Parasol
With design appeal conjured from centuries past and present, TUUCI™‘s Crescent parasol introduces refreshing curves for the new outdoor room. Sweeping arcs cascade to brilliantly polished trillion rib ends that adorn the parasol’s edges. The oversized canopy valance creates an additional sun and moisture barrier against rugged outdoor elements. Frame features include marine-grade, armor-wall aluminum construction with TUUCI’s exclusive, polished-titanium finish. Contact: (305) 634-5116 or www.tuuci.com.

Gathering Places
AGIO predicts that gathering place will emerge as the new outdoor-living buzzword for the spring, summer and fall of 2007. Consumers should readily identify with this term because it is an accurate description of what they are doing in their outdoor rooms, these days. AGIO sees consumer trends gravitating away from formal dining sets to higher bar- or balcony-height tables; deep seating collections will revolve around firepits as focal points, where coffee tables formerly sufficed. Contact: (888) 997-7623 or www.agio-usa.com.

Beautiful, Durable Bella-Dura Plus
By combining new and improved proprietary yarn technology with an award-winning design team, Bella-Dura™ fabrics created a wonderful marriage of true performance with incredible softness and durability! Bella-Dura Plush™ has an amazing range of features, with the following inherent characteristics: a minimum of 1,500 hours of lightfastness per color; a minimum of 50,000 double rubs for durability, with no pile loss; bleach cleanability; inherent stain resistance; inherent antimicrobial and mildew-resistant properties; and 3-year residential/2- year commercial warranties. Contact: (800) 544-0478 or www.bella-dura.com.

Storage With Style
TuffDuck premium-quality carryalls consist of extra-durable nylon polyester duck and are made in the United States. These stain-resistant, washable, rot-proof bags stay open like baskets and are double stitched for years of practical uses, including carrying firewood, livestock feed, picnic supplies, pets, magazines and newspapers, craft products and recyclables. They are used for gardening, fruit and vegetable harvesting and shopping, and as beach bags and auto-trunk organizers. The TuffDuck product line also includes a wood sling made from the same exceptional material. Contact: (828) 894-8383 Ext. 232, Marilyn@condar.com, or www.condar.com.

The Big Sur
AEI and PGS are proud to announce the latest addition to their grill offerings, the Big Sur. This professional-series grill features a full 48-inch-wide stainless-steel cooking surface, four independently controlled main burners and one rear burner for perfect rotisserie cooking every time. Rated at 115,000 Btus, it also offers one of the widest assortments of accessories on the market, including infrared lower burners (to sear a steak, quickly cook vegetables or perfectly prepare ahi tuna). Contact: (949) 474-3070 or www.aeigrillsandheaters.com.

Island Packages Simplify Outdoor Kitchens
Fresco Frames now offers six suggested standard packages to make it easier for homeowners to visualize the possible shapes of outdoor kitchens and what can be incorporated in each, such as grills, doors, drawers and refrigerators. Fresco Frames has found that most outdoor cooking and dining structures fall into one of these types. From smallest to largest, they include: the straight counter island, the straight bar island, the wraparound bar island, against the wall, against wall with a peninsula bar and the large U-shaped bar. Contact: (888) FFRAMES, info@frescoframes.com, or www.frescoframes.com.

Solaire Infrared Burners
Solaire, manufactured by Rasmussen Gas Logs & Grills (a 100-year-old family business), has been making open-fire ceramic/stainless-steel infrared burners longer than any other current grill manufacturer. All Solaire grills have been designed from the ground up to maximize the performance of the Solaire infrared burner. Why choose Solaire infrared? The availability of searing heat in just seconds, the controllability of gas, a taste rivaling that produced by charcoal and a juiciness that is unmatched are some of the reasons. Contact: (800) 782-1365 or www.solairegrills.com.

Gabo Gas II
Gabo Gas II has beautifully crafted ceramic logs and embers and burns with a natural fire. It is safe and clean to use; unlike burning real logs, gas burning does not create ashes or soot particles. The innovative control system for this stove makes heat adjustment a simple matter. The Gabo Gas II has been designed according to the Rais traditions, where design, quality, functionality and safety are the four cornerstones of all production. Contact: (888) 724-7789 or www.rais.com.

Homesaver UltraPro
Homesaver UltraPro™ is the most trusted and versatile flexible chimney liner on the market. UltraPro created a whole new class of liners: high-performance light. It is nearly as light as light liners, nearly as strong as heavy liners, and more flexible than either. Good for wood, pellet, coal, oil and gas, it is the professional’s UL-listed workhorse for chimney lining. It is available exclusively from Copperfield. Contact: (800) 679-3958 or www.copperfield.com.

Siena Deep Seating: Domus Designs
Bring your living room to the great outdoors. Siena sectional seating brings the comfort and appeal of indoor sectionals to outdoor living. Deep seating cushions and laid-back posture supports provide total luxury. The modular components can be built into a love seat, sofa or, with a corner seat, can create a wraparound arrangement for an inviting chat area for any outdoor space. Contact: (888) 511-8325 or www.domusdesigns.com.

Mino II
Developed with our newest and most advanced combustion technology, which ensures optimal and efficient burning of firewood, the new Rais Mino II is much more than what meets the eye. Equipped with unique Rais details, such as the air-cooled hollow handle  and efficient air-wash system to keep the large glass-pane door clean, the Rais Mini II offers a magnificent view of the fire and its dancing flames. Contact: (888) 724-7789 or www.rais.com.

Escape: New Collection
A Capel Anywhere™ rug, Escape is equally at home indoors or outdoors. All polypropylene and 100% reversible, Escape’s handblended yarns create a rich, heathered texture in colors inspired by nature, campfire, sea foam, sierra and timber lodge. All Capel Anywhere rugs require special care to optimize performance. Contact: (800) 382-6574 or www.capelrugs.com.

American Originals™ made in North Carolina.

Capel Anywhere™(100% polypropylene); a 5x8-foot oval can be retailed for $259.

Patio Comfort Natural-gas-fired Infrared Patio Heater
Patio Comfort natural-gas-fired infrared patio heaters are now available in both antique-bronze and stainless-steel finishes. The NPC-05 AB and SS heater is rated at 40,000 Btus and meets or exceeds all Canadian Standards Association requirements for both the United States and Canada. This unique model also includes an MB Sturgis 12-foot approved steel-lined hose set and feed line and two quick disconnects (one at the appliance and one at the source), as well as an all-brass shutoff valve for added convenience and safety. Contact: (949) 474-3070 or www.aeigrillsandheaters.com.

Dormont
Dormont Manufacturing has created a unique line of stainless-steel flexible tubing with brazed end fittings. Brazing allows the attachment of custom components directly to gas tubing, eliminating extra parts and leak paths. Brackets, bulkhead fittings, orifices, and pilot tips are just a few of the components that can be directly attached to tubing with a leak-free brazed joint. This new capability reduces the number of components and the time it takes to install the gas train on an assembly line. Contact: (800) 367-6668 or www.dormont.com.

Fire Magic’s Regal II and Elite Gas Barbecues
Following the success of its 2006 Vesta Award-winning Monarch Magnum gas barbecue, Fire Magic is introducing Magnum Series’ premium features to enhance its Elite 48-inch and Regal II 30-inch gas barbecues. Luxury hallmarks of the new Regal II Magnum and Elite Magnum gas barbecues include: heat-zone separators that allow steaks to be seared while vegetables cook on the same grill at a lower temperature; a weather-defying hot-surface electronic ignition that lights at any time, rain or shine; bright nickel push buttons; dual internal halogen lights that extend grilling into the night; and a built-in LCD digital meat and grill thermometer. Contact: (800) 332-0240 or www.rhpeterson.com.

Scottsdale Outdoor Electric Fireplace
Entertain in style! This large-scale, impressive, stone-look fireplace by Dimplex North America features warm bronze detailing, built-in speakers and a CD player with MP3 input. The Scottsdale outdoor electric fireplace from Electraflame is the latest in hot ideas from the company that pioneered electric fireplaces. Contact: (800) 668-6663 or www.dimplex.com.

Omega Mantels of Stone
Our mantels are available in adjustable sizes and are custom fitted to order. Along with an array of finishes and colors, our unique polished finish is sure to bring beauty and luster to any home. Contact: (877) 254-3965 or www.omegamouldings.com.

New Sierra Pine
The 21st-century vented gas-log set has arrived. The new Sierra Pine (24-inch log size, ANSI certified) with the all-new, flat-pan burner (FPB) includes a low Btu input (33,000 to 55,000); a revolutionary blue/yellow flame burner; logs that glow red with radiant heat; a front decor panel, lava granules, special finely chopped embers and Bryte Coals; and an optional remote style with 11 or 15 valves and manual SPK style. Contact: (800) 332-0240 or www.rhpeterson.com.

Ecofan GS Warms Things Up for Gas-stove Owners
Caframo announces the release of the Ecofan™ GS for gas stoves, the newest addition to its line of revolutionary fans that create their own electricity to circulate the warm air from wood and gas stoves throughout a room. By distributing the stove’s heat more evenly, the Ecofan GS allows homeowners to feel warmer and recognize fuel savings. An engineering breakthrough allows the new Ecofan GS to operate at much lower temperatures than the original Ecofans that were designed for use on wood-burning stoves. Contact: (800) 567-3556 or www.caframo.com.

Tommy Bahama Launches Collection of Sunbrella Fabrics
Tommy Bahama®, a lifestyle brand that defines elegant tropical living with men’s and women’s clothing and a complete home-furnishings collection, has introduced a line of fabrics that includes Sunbrella® brand performance fabrics. The new fabrics, available to the trade through Silver State (a leading decorative distributor), continue an emphasis on elevating the styling sophistication of Sunbrella fabrics with luxurious designer patterns and colors and a softer hand. Contact: www.sunbrella.com.

Idlewild Collection
Relax in this two-person lounge alongside the lake or in the garden. With wheels on one side, the Lakeside Lounge is easy to move from place to place. The built-in table accommodates a meal for two. Add your own umbrella to make an idyllic refuge from the afternoon sun. Striped, olive-green cushions come with this lounge. Contact: (800) 459-8718 or www.arboria.com.

Pergola
Those looking for pure drama in their outdoor living spaces need look no further than the Agio Pergola. Classically styled, structurally sound columns support crossbeams with the look of authentic, aged wooden beams. Crafted to withstand the elements, Agio’s Pergola stands tall and strong, adding a feel of antiquity to the boldest of outdoor rooms. Complement the look and your sales with Boulevard, one of Agio’s many deep seating, all-weather wicker collections. Offer your customers the opportunity to create monumental events with the Pergola, only from Agio. Contact: (888) 997-7623 or www.agio-usa.com.

Mendota D-44i Clean-face Gas Insert
The D-44i direct-vent gas insert by Mendota was introduced at the 2007 HPBA Expo in Reno. The D-44i viewing area is one third larger than that of Mendota's present insert, and it places the burner and coals at hearth level, with the logs and log rack spaced above.  The burning effect is amazingly like that of an open-hearth, wood-burning fireplace.  Flame height is adjustable with a thermostatic remote that controls the flame from 10,000 to 42,000 Btus per hour. The insert is available with a full range of designer faces to fit any decor. It was a finalist for the coveted Vesta industry award. Contact: (877) 345-3225 or www.mendotahearth.com.

Fire Rock
American Fireglass is very proud to be introducing a new product line called Fire Rock starting in 2007. We will be offering it in black and in three different sizes: small, medium and large. All Fire Rock has been specially formulated and tested for extreme heats. It is a better alternative to silica sand and works great as a bottom layer for our widely popular Fireglass line. Contact: (888) 264-1017 or www.americanfireglass.com.

Austroflamm
You pick the color and Austroflamm will add warmth and ambience to your home. Austroflamm by Rika brings quality to pellet stoves while warming your home with the ultimate in pellet technology. Relax while an Integra pellet insert transforms your fireplace into a highly efficient heat source without sacrificing the penetrating warmth of a good fire. Five stock colors are available, along with custom colors. Contact: (877) HPG-HEAT or www.austroflamm.net

ALTERNA
Rasmussen’s new line, ALTERNA™, features contemporary gas fires and modern shapes with flue independence. Available June 1, 2007, ALTERNA is offered with FireBall, FireShapes and FireStones models in a variety of colors and can be burned with the damper open, closed or in between. ALTERNA shapes can also be custom painted by your customers to match their decor. ALTERNA is available in 20-, 24- and 30-inch sizes with manual and remote controls. Contact: (800) 782-1365 or www.rasmussen.biz.

Modrock
Calise Outdoor Kitchens is proud to introduce another new product, Modrock™ natural stone. Available in Tuscany and Desert Sand, this beautiful stone adds beauty to today’s outdoor kitchen. Contact: (702) 889-9500 or www.caliseoutdoorkitchens.com.

Leyden The Leyden wood stove by Lopi couples exceptional design with the comfortable warmth of cast-iron radiant heat. The Leyden’s top-loading option, with the largest firebox available in a medium-sized stove, offers longer burn times with less refueling. The stove holds up to 65 pounds of wood in log lengths of up to 21 inches, with a spacious firebox measuring 2.3 cubic feet. The result? One full load of wood produces up to 18 hours of burn time. Contact: www.lopifire.com.

EnviroWood Adirondack Chairs
Relax in comfort and style on Seaside Casual’s EnviroWood Adirondack chairs. Enjoy the classic look of traditional painted wood without the maintenance. Seaside’s handcrafted EnviroWood Adirondacks are made from high-density polyethylene, which absorbs no moisture and therefore will not rot, warp, crack or splinter. By permeating the material with UV-stabilized coloring, the manufacturer eliminates need for painting, staining, waterproofing and resurfacing. Chairs are available in mix-and-match summer pastels, as well as other traditional colors. Matching footstools and end tables complete the look. Contact: (800) 809-3114 or www.seasidecasual.com.

Colorado Collection
ClassicFlame’s newest collection of electric fireplaces, the Colorado collection, places full focus on classic styling that works with traditional, transitional, country and classic Old World furniture and interior-design statements. The five new models in the Colorado collection are the Montebello (in mahogany), Metropolitan (in a sophisticated black finish), Sonoma in cherry, Lake George in a classic pine finish and Imperial in an elegant stone look. ClassicFlame is the premier brand of Twin-Star International, a leading manufacturer of electric fireplaces. Contact: (866) 661-1318 or www.classicflame.com.

ClassicFlame’s Montebello from the Colorado collection Mendota CrossFire 60 Gas-log Insert
Mendota Hearth introduced a new hybrid product, positioned between a gas log and fireplace insert, at the 2007 HPBA Expo in Reno. The Crossfire 60, with its standard convection air blower, is the industry's first year-round, open-hearth gas log that allows the selection of zero heat output up to 30,000 Btus per hour, only when you really want it. It was a finalist for the coveted Vesta industry award. Contact: (877) 345-3225 or www.mendotahearth.com.

Fireglass Burner
American Fireglass is excited to introduce its brand new, all-stainless-steel raised Fireglass burner. You will have the option to buy just the burner or the burner as a kit with Fireglass. We are now accepting preorders. Contact: (888) 264-1017 or www.americanfireglass.com.

Whisperflex
The Whisperflex™ Gas Connector from Dormont Manufacturing is a proprietary new design that eliminates any possibility of whistling noise from the connector. The Whisperflex eliminates annoying whistles with a revolutionary corrugation design that still retains full flow and flexibility. Whistling can occur in small-diameter, high-Btu applications such as BBQ grills, gas logs and stoves. The Whisperflex is available in 3⁄8-inch and 1⁄2-inch outside diameters and in lengths from 10 to 24 inches for OEM applications and as appliance connectors. Contact: (800) 367-6668 or www.dormont.com.

Omega Mantels of Stone
We are pleased to introduce our newest addition, the Steel Mill collection. This innovative new product line combines our cast-stone mantels with liquid-metal accents. The Steel Mill collection is available in eight color finishes (and is shown in bronze) to complement any decor. Contact: (877) 254-3965 or www.omegamouldings.com.

CC4046Dual Handle Monster Grill Brush
The Dual Handle Monster Grill Brush™ is the result of a concerted effort by the Companion Group, the leader in barbecue tools and accessories, to revolutionize grill cleaning. The brush includes a knob handle on the back of the scrubber head to power off tough, stuck-on foods. The removable head includes stainless-steel bristles for long wear, and the hanging hook also doubles as a grid lifter. The Dual Handle Monster Grill Brush is patent pending. Contact: (800) 521-0505 or www.companion-group.com.

Magnum Baby Countryside Corn/Biomass Stoves
American Energy Systems has been pioneering the corn-burning industry for over 30 years. The best-selling Baby Countryside stove is capable of burning a variety of agrifuels such as corn, wood pellets, wheat, barley, oats and more. Available in AC and DC models, equipped with a stainless-steel heat exchanger and designed with an elevated firepot that allows you to see and enjoy the fire, this stove is the essence of functionality and beauty. Contact: (800) 495-3196 or www.magnumheat.com.

Premier Hideaway Pocket Door
The Premier Hideaway pocket door is a revolutionary system that has a steel frame enclosing the track and doors; the panels recess back instead of swinging out, allowing full access to the hearth when the doors are open. This convenient application is available in arched or rectangular shapes with mesh, tempered glass or NeoCeram® glass. There are a variety of design embellishments, textures and finishes to complete the look. The doors come in custom-order sizes for masonry-built/component fireplaces and in three standard sizes for new construction. These doors are not only truly handcrafted wrought-iron creations, but are applied in an unprecedented manner that is an extremely exciting conversation piece, as well as a safer, more convenient fire-door application for restricted-access fireplaces. Contact: (406) 375-1100 or www.ironhaus.com.

Designer BarbeQue GrillCovers Feature New Pattern, Longer Sizes
Two Dogs Designs for Outdoor Living, which offers a full line of colorfully patterned, high-quality Designer BarbeQue GrillCovers™, outdoor-furniture covers, and matching barbecue accessories, has responded to the marketplace by introducing a new contemporary pattern for the season and longer grill covers to fit some of today’s newer grills. The new pattern, Banana Leaves, features contrasting brown earth tones accented with blue. The proprietary color-infusion process, combined with the durable 600-denier polyester material, produces a high-quality, aesthetically appealing, weather-resistant grill cover. Contact: (866) 896-3644 or www.twodogsdesigns.com.

Vanguard’s Mosaic Masonry
Using Vanguard’s Mosaic Masonry fireplaces, builders and contractors can now offer homeowners and home buyers a luxurious masonry hearth presentation at a fraction of the cost and time of site-built masonry. Once the firebox is installed, contractors will find it a snap to install the firebricks. This system of labeled templates allows for easy placement of precut and labeled bricks, with a high-temperature mortar for grouting the finished fireplace. Contact: www.vanguardheat.com.

Bradley Digital Smoker, 4 and 6 Rack
The new 4-rack and 6-rack Bradley digital smokers include all the features of the original Bradley smoker with the benefits of digital technology. Temperature, time and smoke are now completely controllable, so you can decide how much smoke you want, for how long your food is going to be smoked and at what temperature. Perfect for entertaining or creating delicious, gourmet smoked foods in your own backyard.

Contact: (800) 665-4188 or www.bradleysmoker.com.

Kelp Stone Fireplace Surrounds
Carrying on the tradition of providing only the finest materials, MLW Stone introduces Kelp Stone to our line of natural stone fireplace surrounds. With its subtle tones, Kelp Stone is a new, neutral color unlike any other seen in the market today. This fossil stone has a brushed finish that lends itself well to both modern and traditional home settings. To truly appreciate the beauty of this stone, please call for your free sample today. Contact: (800) 477-7665 or www.mlwstone.com.

Winchester
American Energy Systems Inc., the manufacturer of MagnuM corn, wood-pellet and agrifuel appliances, is proud to announce the new Winchester corn/biomass stove. This is a new step-top stove with a European design that complements the other stoves and inserts in the MagnuM line. It is offered as a freestanding stove with a pedestal and optional legs for added height and appeal. The Winchester also is offered as an insert that can turn drafty, inefficient wood-burning fireplaces into efficient corn/biomass burning appliances that can heat your home. Contact: (800) 495-3196 or www.MagnumHeat.com.

BBQ Islands
Designs By Garry’s product line has grown to include BBQ islands. These custom-designed, modular islands can be individually modified to meet specific space requirements and product specifications. Both fireplaces and islands are available in the same five finish colors, so that the complete outdoor living space can house complementary components. Designs By Garry is a family-owned business that has been serving the design trade since 1986. Contact: (949) 581-1919 or www.exteriorfireplaces.com.

PHPR March/April 2007

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