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Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Wood Pellet Stove purchase

Even though Heating Oil PricesIntegra II by Austroflamm/Rika
Freestanding Pellet Stove - contemporary style
have come down the last couple of days, most Homeowners are struggling to find a suitable replacement or add on for heating their home in Winter time, to compat the huge increases in Energy Costs.
Valuable information is hard to come by and many times more like a sales pitch. A product which has been a favorite of mine is the Wood Pellet Stove.The Wood Pellet Stove can be used as a stand alone product or as an insert in your existing Fire Place. When comparing the heating costs of Wood Pellets to Heating Oil one will understand quite quickly how much savings are possible in using a Wood Pellet Stove.
Take a look at this very helpfull and valuable Fuel Calculator: Fuel CalculatorHarman Accentra Pellet Fireplace Insert
Traditional Cast Iron Pellet Stove Insert
A great Web site to visit with info about Gas-inserts, Wood Stoves and of course Pellet Stoves and Pellet Stove Inserts is the Hearth Forum .
Nevertheless, to get you started I listed below some points which are important when considering the purchase of a

Wood Pellet Stove
  • Is the wood pellet stove certified by a quality label and a CE compliance label?
  • Is the efficiency rating of the pellet stove above 85% at maximum load?
  • Did an independent testing institute in USA test the stove's emissions and efficiency?
  • What is the noise level from the stove? Is the sound level at low output less than 43dBa?
  • Does the pellet stove have a convection air fan for good heat distribution?
  • Is the stove self-modulating according to the heat demand?
  • Does the stove offer any standby feature for a less pellet fuel consumption?
  • Does the stove have a large ash pan?
  • What kind of room temperature regulation (thermostat) does the stove have to avoid overheating?
  • What kind of safety features has the stove?
  • Does the stove design allow for easy cleaning of the internal flue passages?
  • What kind of flame pattern and view does the stove give?
Location of Wood Pellet Stove
  • Is the stove heat output adequate for the room it is going to be located in?
  • Is the stove located to allow sufficient clearance with combustible surfaces and materials?
  • Is there a properly wired outlet for electricity near the stove location?
  • Is their enough fresh air supply to the stove for a safe and efficient combustion? If not, how can outside air be drawn from an appropriate location?
Venting (chimney or flue pipe) for Pellet Stove
  • Is there provision for appropriate access to maintain and clean the venting system?
  • Is the minimum clearance between the vent and combustible materials respected?
  • Does the existing or proposed vent comply with the stove manufacturer's instructions?
  • Does the venting system recommended take into consideration local factors like altitude, windy conditions,
  • internal negative pressure (in very airtight houses or due to strong fans)?
Installation and Building Inspectors approval
  • Does the dealer offer delivery, installation, local building inspectors approval and after sales service?
  • Is the floor protected according to the pellet stove manufacturer's instructions?
  • What training and experience have the professionals involved in the installation?
  • How long will the installation take?
  • Who cleans up after the installation work?
  • Are the joints and seams of the vent pipes properly sealed to avoid exhaust gas leakage in the room?
  • What are the procedure and tests carried out when commissioning the system?
Operation and maintenance of Wood Pellet Stove
  • Is full documentation, including the user's manual, provided with the stove?
  • Is the fire started manually or automatically?
  • What is the pellet storage capacity of the stove and how long can it operate with one refill at nominal heat
  • output BTU's?
  • What kind of wood pellets (quality and size) have to be used with the stove?
  • What maintenance tasks have to be performed by a professional and how regularly?
  • What is the range of annual costs (fuel and maintenance) under average conditions?
  • How often do I have to empty the ash pan?
  • Does the dealer have spare parts available?
Costs and Payments for Wood Pellet Stove
  • Does the quotation cover all the costs associated with the installation of the stove (stove, vent)
  • installation/delivery, floor protection)?
  • What are the financing options and payment terms?
After-sales services for Wood Pellet Stove
  • What is the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for each component of the pellet heating system?
  • What guarantees / warranties are provided for the installation?
  • Is an annual service contract available from the Dealer or Pellet Stove Supplier?
  • How does the Dealer provide emergency service work if required
  • Does the Dealer help in furnishing Wood Pellets for a reasonable price and deliver to home?

Monday, June 16, 2008

Custom colored Carpet for 40 square yard minimum

When looking for wall to wall carpets, one always faces the issue of colors. Manufacturers mostly run the Style of their Carpet only in six or eight colorways. Sometimes the offered color is acceptable, but mostly it’s just a compromise. It does not have to be that way. One of the best custom programs on the market is called 7/40 Color Select program by GLEN EDEN Wool Carpets. Do you need to change the background color of your choose wool carpet, or maybe it’s only the accent color? It is no problem with the “7/40 Color Select” program by Glen Eden. It is very simply. Take any running line tufted carpet product, pick the colors you want to change and we send them to the Carpet Mill of Glen Eden. Once they receive the desired color requests for your Wall to Wall Carpet, they will send us in return color poms for approvil in seven working days. Approve the pom and up we go. It is that simple. The Color you desire or need is just a simple choice away. So next time you are in need to change colors on your Broadloom Carpet, give Final Touch Interiors a call at 914.984.4097 for special pricing and further details.

 

Monday, June 02, 2008

Logans Square and Reserve - New Wool Carpet Introductions by Glen Eden

Logans Square Style
Glen Eden Wool Carpets available at
Final Touch Interiors. LLC.

Logans Square as well as the Reserve Wool Carpet line come in eight Color ranges. The Construction of both Wool Carpets is in a woven wilton (very durable) which gives the Carpet a Location Guide of Heavy Duty Residential. Further Logans Square and Reserve are both Skein dyed and insect resistant. The Primary Backing is Jute and the secondary Backing is Cotton. Again a natural green environmental wool product by Glen Eden. The Reserve Wool Carpet Line comes in the same beautiful subdued Color Range as Logans Square with the same Color Names. Both Carpets Products suit themselves also very well to be used as Area Rugs and can be bound or serged for a professional and sophisticated look.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Econet a new Area Rug Carpet Padding goes Green

As we Consumers all want to become more Earth friendly and are willing to reduce our Carbon Footprint, Manufacturers in the Flooring Industries are continuously working hard in coming up with new improved Products.

Econet Area Rug Padding
another Quality Area Rug Pad available at Final Touch Interiors

Econet, a new earth friendly premium Area Rug Padding was just recently introduced by Jade Industries, a major Carpet Padding Manufacturer. Following are a couple of points what make this Area Rug Padding a little bit different:

  • Made with natural rubber and jute, a natural plant fiber
  • Perfect for use over laminated wood, wood flooring, tile and other hard surface floors
  • The open grid design of the Carpet Padding lets the Area Rug breathe, eases vacuuming, and additional protects your floor as well as the Area Rug
  • The Econet Area Rug Padding will also not stain, mar or discolor standard flooring
  • It is easy to cut by the End User, so it can fit any rug any size and form
  • The Econet Area Rug Padding is also odor, mildew, mold and vermin resistant
  • As it is important with any good Area Carpet Padding, “Econet” has also great Non-skid properties

So if you are in need of a new Area Rug Padding, take a look at World Premium Rug Pads from Final Touch Interiors, or call us at our Westchester Phone Number: 914.984.4097

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Romantic Glass Suspension Lighting by deMajo

17 Mar 2010 at 1:35am

With more than 60 years in an ?illuminating? industry, Italian lighting company deMajo has introduced the world to some interesting luxe lamps ? its collection of romantic glass suspension lighting is trendy. Check them out ...

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The Sahara Series is hot! These dramatic glass drop lamps designed by Oriano Favarettoi are so chic it hurts. Executed entirely of clear glass, these pendants feature a gently textured pattern rippling down the lower half of a sensual hourglass figure. Visible through the lamp, modern chrome hardware gives the Sahara Series a modern edge.

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The Bea Series by designer Nicola Grandesso is another suspension lighting design that puts a modern twist on the traditional candlelight chandelier. Four glass arms reach out from a clear and colorless base, each arm boasting a simple, bell-shaped shade ? all in transparent glass.

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The third piece is the Peroni Series suspension lighting system, designed by Ufficio Tecnico. An elongated clear-glass shade, slightly barreled at the center, is accented by modern crisscrossed lines that add an artistic element to this simple but stylish pendant lamp.

For more romantic lighting designs, visit deMajo.


Fireplace TV by MCZ - Scenario

15 Mar 2010 at 9:27am

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Talk about an ideal scenario! Taking a cue from smart European design trends, the Scenario is a cool fireplace TV by MCZ that always has something good on. Whether it?s a flickering flame to crank up the ambiance, or your favorite show to up that entertainment factor, this fireplace TV will always draw a crowd. Putting fireplace and television side by side, Scenario is a real space saver that also solves the ?direct competition? design dilemma, whereby these two living-room fixtures would typically compete for attention in a single space. Apart from its ultra-modern style sensibility, this cool fireplace TV is an essential for film buffs, offering a prime viewing platform for your HD movies, and can also be connected to the Internet for browsing the boundless web on the big screen. Check out this latest living room must have, at MCZ.


Cool Modern Chairs 'Loop 3D Vinter' by Infiniti Design

13 Mar 2010 at 10:50pm

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These cool modern chairs by Italian company Infiniti Design may be simple, but they?re anything but plain! The Loop 3D Vinter chairs feature a slim body and dainty chrome or satin-finish legs, leaving center stage open for their subtle curves and bold wood-grain patterns. Shaped using 100% natural materials, the modern three-dimensional curves of the chairs incorporate the seat, back and arm rests with grace. Available in a range of rich, natural wood finishes, each characteristic for its color and particular pattern, these cool chairs can be coordinated in your kitchen or dining room, or mixed and matched in your living areas for an eclectic, contemporary look in your home. Check them out at Infiniti Design.

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Crocodile Leather Table and Chairs ? 'Trend' dining set by Compar

13 Mar 2010 at 10:12pm

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Who says croc skin is reserved only for stylish shoes and bags? This contemporary crocodile leather table and chairs by Compar will accessorize your home in modern, fashion-forward style. Dubbed the Trend collection, this dining table set is certainly on trend with their sleek, simple lines and luxurious finish that begs to be touched, and admired! The table features gently curved faux croc skin-covered legs and a transparent glass tabletop mount on a lacquered metal base. The coordinating crocodile skin chairs add extra flair to your space. Available in black and white, this cool crocodile leather table set will lend the look of exotic luxury to your dining room. Stay on top of the trends, and check out the Trend table and chairs at Compar.


Pink Bedroom Furniture by Karim Rashid for Valdichienti

17 Mar 2010 at 5:44am
valdichienti-bed-karim-rashid-collection-1.jpg This new bedroom suite by Karim Rashid is hot ? hot pink, that is! Designed for Italian furniture house Valdichienti and geared up for its big reveal at Salone del Mobile 2010, this pink bedroom furniture represents a new ideal in furniture, combining fashion and function, with a little flair thrown in for good measure. This playful set is characterized by its rounded corners, soft lines and of course, it?s stand-out color great for a girl?s bedroom or a sophisticated bedroom retreat. The bed boasts a chic pink and white headboard with exaggerated curves reminiscent of lips. A matching pink and white pouf features three parts that can be combined or separated for additional seating. A sofa rounds out this bedroom furniture collection, with a modern silhouette and Rashid?s signature pink hue accented by funky outlines. Designed for comfort and contemporary style, this sweet bedroom suite is a must-have in our books! Check it out at Valdichienti. valdichienti-pouf-karim-rashid-collection-1.jpg valdichienti-sofa-karim-rashid-collection-1.jpg

Patricia Urquiola Furniture Collection - new Fergana for Moroso

14 Mar 2010 at 3:44am
patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-1.jpg Italian company Moroso has unveiled its new furniture collection ? Fergana seating by Patricia Urquiola, which combines tradition with technology. Patricia Urquiola artfully incorporated old and new into this innovative seating line; history and evolution meld together on this broad seating modeled in Oriental salon style and embellished in an embroidered motif where ancient scribes and symbols meets modern characters with a pop aesthetic. Specially made for large spaces, this furniture line invites you to flop down and sprawl out, casually and comfortably. These modular pieces can be arranged in any configuration, to any proportions, making them ideal for a den, family room or home theater. For the specifics visit Moroso. patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-3.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-7.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-9.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-10.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-2.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-4.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-5.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-6.jpg patricia-urquiola-furniture-collection-fergana-moroso-11.jpg

Modern Plastic Outdoor Chairs by Domitalia

11 Mar 2010 at 4:52am
modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-1.jpg Making their anticipated debut at Salone del Mobile 2010, these modern plastic outdoor chairs by Domitalia are indicative of the funky direction for outdoor decor in the coming seasons. The Baba and Phantom chairs are fun in their concepts, featuring modern materials, rounded shapes and cool colors, all with a cartoon feel. The Baba chair is a compact stool style-seat with a backrest and integrated handle, making it easy to pick up and move into the shade, the sun, by the bar or where the action is. The Phantom chairs are loosely modeled after a formal dining chair, complete with back and armrests and dressed in a chair cover, ?fabric folds? and all ? executed in plastic! Available in a range of hot hues these funky plastic chairs offer durability and make a great addition to casual outdoor environments. Check them out at Domitalia. modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-phantom.jpg modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-2.jpg modern-plastic-outdoor-chairs-domitalia-baba-3.jpg

Oriental Style Sofas - Jalis soft sofas by COR

1 Mar 2010 at 3:18am
oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-1.jpg Designers Mark Jehs and Jurgen Laub put their heads together and came up with this cool, smart sofa design ? the Jalis soft sofas by COR. ?Jalis,? taken from Arabic, translates to ?relaxed communication,? and a more fitting name there could not be. These Oriental style sofas were made for any space and any situation, from casual lounging to formal entertaining. Designed to encourage social interaction, this soft sofa can be combined for a variety of layouts suited to any-sized space. The fine fabric provides support and style, and when the light hits it in a certain way you?ll appreciate a pattern of three-dimensional fine embroidery. The deep seats, cushy backrests and copious cushions deliver comfort and a contemporary signature style that transforms any room into a social hotspot. For more details on these Oriental style sofas visit COR. oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-2.jpg oriental-style-sofas-jalis-cor-3.jpg

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