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The History Of Valor Fireplaces & Miles Industries
Have you ever looked at your Valor Fireplace and wondered where it all began? The cozy warmth of your fireplace comes with an exciting and strong Canadian story. Miles Industries was created in 1977 in North Vancouver, British Columbia by Gary and Martin Miles. The Miles family created a strong connection with a major British fireplace manufacturer, Valor Heating, and from there, they decided to create an unstoppable plan that…
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Q&A: What To Look For When Purchasing A Fireplace
When you’re in the market for a fireplace, there is a lot to consider before making your final buying decision. Whether you are replacing an older fireplace in your living room or installing a zero-clearance gas fireplace into your brand new home, it’s important to find a fireplace that fits the needs of your home and your family. Q: What Fireplace Suits My Home The Best? When it comes to…
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Homemade Apple Cider
This homemade apple cider is the perfect drink for the Fall season especially if you find yourself with last-minute guests as it won’t take long to whip up a batch of this festive cider. Once you’ve made your cider, make sure to top it off with a fresh apple garnish to celebrate the fruit of the season and add a refreshing twist to this warm beverage. Ingredients 8-10 Apples, any…
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3 Ways To Prepare Before The Power Goes Out
Storms and power outages can be quite common depending on where you live and what’s worse is when bad weather hits you know the lights are going to go out and the heat will be close behind. If you happen to be the owner of a Valor Radiant Gas Fireplace you already know that your Valor is prepared for any storm no matter the size as your fireplace unit will…
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Introducing the LX1 Pier Gas Fireplace
We are happy to announce the all-new LX1 Pier gas fireplace as an addition to our architectural LX product family. The LX1 Pier easily fits into any home, creating two living spaces or a room divider, easing the transition from one to another. The Pier takes advantage of more room shapes and sizes than ever before. Compact with large viewing areas, the LX1 boasts impressive radiant heat output and performance you’d expect…
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How To Enjoy Your Gas Fireplace This Summer
Let’s face it, our gas fireplace gets far less use in the Summer months compared to the Fall/Winter seasons and that makes total sense. However, just because it happens to be a sunny time of year it doesn’t mean that your gas fireplace needs to be ignored. You can still enjoy and use your fireplace over the summer and give it a little extra attention before winter arrives. Maintenance &…
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How To Create A Cozy Bedroom
When it comes to the rooms in your home, the bedroom is most likely the one space that gets forgotten about in terms of decor and function. So, to remedy this issue it’s time to focus some of your attention on your bedroom and create a cozy space that allows you to retreat, relax and rest at the end of a long day. Adjust The Lights When it comes to…
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Introducing the Science of Warmth™
At Valor, we never stop perfecting. We continually refine our design and engineering, from our firebox to our flame, to create the most efficient–the most enjoyable–fire ever. Discover how a Valor fireplace is made by watching the video below: Throughout our history, we have been pioneering and perfecting radiant heat technology that generates constant, comfortable warmth. Our fireplaces distribute radiant warmth directly to your living space–using up to 25% less energy compared…
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HeatShift™ Options & Benefits
Keeps Walls Cooler Valor’s unique HeatShift™ transfers convective heat upwards through hidden ducts and back into the room — completely bypassing the wall and surface areas above the fireplace — so valued artwork, a TV or construction materials stay cooler. Flexible Installation Options Improved Performance A raised heat outlet improves convection airflow — reducing wall temperatures and improving overall performance – circulating warm air back into the room at a…
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3 Reasons To Consider An Outdoor Fireplace
If you’re looking to add something extra special to your backyard space, why not consider a Valor outdoor fireplace? Not only will this provide you with radiant heat all winter long,you’ll also have a showstopping feature that everyone will enjoy. If you still need some convincing keep reading for 3 reasons to consider an outdoor fireplace: New Living Space One of the best things an outdoor fireplace can do for…
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