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Article  Nothing better than sitting in front of a roaring fire
on a chilly winter's evening. Most people will agree that the
ambiance beats any type of electric heater or fireplace. The
question though is whether you want to use wood or natural gas
to fuel the fire.  There are a number of issues that you need to
consider when looking at wood versus gas fireplaces.  Most
companies that supply fireplaces offer a choice, not only of
fuel-type, but also in terms of design and appearance. They may
also be built in or freestanding, whether they are gas or wood-
fuelled.  Of course there are other factors to consider as well,
including:    • the intensity of heat that the fireplace will
produce   • the emissions that fuel will produce  Freestanding
fireplaces  Freestanding fireplaces are generally manufactured
in the form of freestanding stoves. Popular manufacturers
include Pacific Energy, HearthStone and Jøtul.  Pacific Energy
(www.pacificenergy.net)