Enhanced Caliber Fireplaces Achieve Affordable Elegance

Enhancements give homeowners another way to make a house feel more like a home

4/7/2005 (Minneapolis)

Achieving an elegant look in their home is the aim of many homeowners. Fortunately, the latest Caliber™ fireplaces from Heatilator® feature enhancements that make it easier for homeowners to turn their house into a stylish home.

Designed with a mind toward affordability and an eye toward beauty, the redesigned Caliber broadens the viewing area by three-inches and minimizes louver visibility to enhance the homeowner’s fireplace experience. It also employs a larger log set that uses the latest in design to tightly match the look of real wood. In addition, three new designer fronts are available: The Modernist™, Arts & Crafts™ and the Jamestown™. With a choice of black, pewter or brushed nickel front finishes, homeowners can choose the right elegant touch to fit their home.

“Finding a way to create an elegant look at an affordable price is battle many homeowners face,” says Kathy Repp, Heatilator Brand Manager. “We’ve designed the latest Caliber fireplaces to give homeowners more opportunities to achieve the look that they desire.”

Caliber fireplaces ship with a standard refractory pattern, however, Heatilator also features a new weathered refractory option that enhances the color and texture of traditional brick, as well as provides additional depth and a back drop for the flame to reflect off.

Available as a direct vent or b-vent gas fireplace and in 36” and 42” sizes, the latest Caliber fireplaces are available at Heatilator dealers and distributors. The price range for the new model is between $1,821 and $2,235. The actual price depends on unit size and choice of venting technology. For more information on the Caliber, visit www.heatilator.com or call 1-800-927-6841.

Heatilator® is a brand of Hearth & Home Technologies™, Inc. the world’s largest fireplace manufacturer and a leading provider of hearth systems for the home. Heatilator embraces the traditional role of a fireplace with straightforward and dependable hearth products that make providing security and comfort an affordable reality Other brands in the Hearth & Home Technologies family include Heat & Glo™, Quadra-Fire® and Fireside Hearth & Home®. Hearth & Home Technologies is a subsidiary of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI), the second largest office furniture manufacturer in the United States.