The fireplace picture below shows what almost happened. The customer asked: Should I Paint? I think it looks good with the used marks, what do you think? I told him if he doesn't buy the paint that I would donate the paint.
He did paint and it looks great!
Now to show you a happy ending! Morris in Canada finished his fireplace any it turned out amazing!
The fireplace pictures below show a happy ending!
YUK, YUK, and YUK! Burning wood is like having an incinerator in your family room.
There is nothing pretty about a wood burning fireplace.
The fireplace below is a two sided fireplace from the bedroom to the bathroom. This is a very simple conversion. A Starfire Base Glass was used and topped with Gold Base Glass.
This next fireplace was done with lack of knowledge! First they installed a 18" single burner and some real interesting choices of glass. What they did do correct is have a 3" sand bed under their yuk glass. The first issue we repaired was the stub out on the left side of the fireplace floor. All we did was install a 90 degree elbow and connect a 1/2" flex line to the new double 24" burner. They had left the flex pointing in the air and then reduced it to a 3/8" line and to top that off added they very sad single 18" burner. We repainted their futile attempt (of painting) with dark metallic brown, added 10 lbs of sand and poured 75 lbs of Starfire Base Glass over the new burner and sand filler. We will explain as we move forward:
Below you can see the black marks under the paint.
Below you can see the flex line that was installed was left above the surface. Now if we tried that I think our customers would take us out and string us up, what do you think? To top it off this customer was an attorney! Completely happy with what we did.
Here is the new paint on the back walls.
Now we added the Starfire Base Glass. One thing we have been doing a little bit different is to bring the glass out from the front of the fireplace. We let the glass come out of the fireplace from 3 to 6 inches to make it look even more grand. What do you think?
Here is a the almost finished product of what we do! We left several colors with the customer to add. We will post pictures when they arrive.
Subject: More proof of how easy it is to do with Moderustic providing the materials!
We are so happy with our FireGlass fireplaces (we have 3!). It has literally changed our lives in that we can use our fireplaces anytime we want with no worry about cleaning ashes later on. Even better, the look is so superior to fake logs. All of our friends have been wowed by the look. We always send them your way.
Best regards,
J. D. Harriman
Here we go:
Above you can see how nice it WAS! YUK!
Below they painted, we always recommend painting the lines first and then painting each brick separately. Using this technique you can eliminate spots.
Install the burner. We usually recommend curling the flex line from underneath, but this works as well if your flex line is long enough. The reason for the flex line: it allows you to move the burner forward to prevent the flames from hitting the back wall.
Below the lava has been poured and test the flame pattern.
Pour the glass from the front going to the back. You can use a cup or pour from the bucket.
Scott Sanders drilled a hole in his patio table and attached the propane to the RV fire pit from the bottom. He can take it when he want anywhere by the use of a quick disconnect gas line to his tank.
all with Copper Blue Topper on top. Each looks very different. We can and will do the same for you, send you pictures of your combinations if you like.
The next fireplace was installed by Ken Kenoyer. He constructed his own pan for his Direct Vent Fireplace conversion with our supervision. We will go through the steps to complete his installation. The glass that was used was Starfire Base Glass and topped with Red Topping and Red Topper. We will explain as we move forward.
Above is your fireplace now (if you like logs).
Below is your burner system that came with your wonderful Direct Vent Fireplace and logs.
Below is a pictures of your pilot light system
Below we have removed the "stuff" and exposed the pilot and gas connection.
Royce built a pan to fit the fireplace.
Below he cut the pan out to accept the pilot light.
Connected the gas line.
Tested the burner.
Pour the glass and your done! If anyone has told you that you can't convert a direct vent fireplace then these pictures and project don't exist! Just because they don't know what or how to do it, doesn't mean it can't be done.
The glass face is back on and it looks much better. A very nice and simple Self Installation!
These all start out nasty and we do what we can to change that, one fireplace at a time.
We even made the bottom face shield to make it look more uniform. This can also be done in any metal or design.
The fire pit below is a propane fire pit. Notice that there is no soot! If you do it right, then it is done right! We are very proud of this fact. The base glass is a Starfire Base Glass Topped with a Copper Blue Topper.
On the picture below you can see the Propane pilot cover/ blow out box at the bottom of the picture. When I received these pictures I didn't understand the dark chunks???? The customer was being creative and dropped in a few chunks of lava.
This particular Topper is a Copper Blue Topper, meaning we use copper and chrome to manufacture the glass. What this means is that when the glass gets hot, it turns green (because of the copper) and when it cools it returns to blue (because of the chrome). We actually have almost 30 colors which change colors. We hope to introduce these chameleons in the near future. But for now they are just hiding amongst the other colors.
The bottom holding tank can be as close or as far as you like. The hoses which return the water to the lower tank can also be above the water line creating a trickling water noise. This can be adjusted to your desire.
Now with fire!
You can see the holding tank 24" below and the water is dripping into the tank.
We cut a pattern of a top to conceal the edge light. That is the border you are seeing.
The next set of fireplace pictures are from Jim Malless. We made a 4" tall pan and installed a battery operated remote control under the pan. The pan has a removable front face to conceal the components. The glass that he installed is:
We built a pan to recess into the floor of the fireplace and to access the controls Eric cut a hole on the left side of the fireplace for easy access in the event it had to be reset or turned off.
The next "B" vent or Direct Vent fireplace is from Mark Basillus, Showing how easy it actually is. Again for all of those "Dummies" out there that keep telling you that you can't do it. Also keep telling you "the sky is falling!" I had to say that!
Mark added 19 lbs of Starfire Base Glass, 2 lbs of Clear Pyrite Base Glass, and 1 lb of Clear Diamonds. We did a few special effects as well. It cost Mark $313.40 plus shipping to convert his fireplace, complete! 11/30/2010. No Really!
Here is what Mark had to say:
Ed,
Wanted to share with you the photos of our finished conversion to FireGlass. We are really pleased that we decided to paint the inside of the fire box red. That coupled with the glass had made the fireplace a focal point to our living area!
We laid this out on a 16" x 32 area to show the customer how much 5 lbs of E.D. Diamonds actually was.
Here are two different color combinations we were asked to send to a customer. We include flash from the camera and no flash to show the variation of color. The first picture of each set has flash and the second has no flash.
The next fireplace was a self installation by Chris in Palm Springs California. He used about 3" of a sand base under the Starfire Base Glass. Then he added:
The next fireplace is a self installation by Harminder in West Covina, Californa. He installed Starfire Base Glass after he installed the 3 Sterling Silver back panels.
The only mistake that was made is that the glass should of been higher to cover the gas line coming in on the right side. He should of added more of a sand base, brought the sand and glass out of the fireplace for a more refined look. That is unless you like pipes!
Finally completed my project for the Texas Longhorn Alum in my RV Park. Actual time was only approx 80 hours but did not work on it full time.
Had my local welding fabricator build the base out of ¼” square tube for the circles and 1” square tube for the legs and attached some decorative feet on it. Also attached some L brackets at the top to install the granite top with. Fabricator also built a 28” diameter by 4” deep pan out of 16ga steel. Later we decided to add a ¾” lip around the top edge. We drilled holes in it to install some retractable handles for easier installation / maintenance. Drilled holes for the pilot assemble to pass through the pan and for the burner assembly to attach. We had another 28.5” diameter 16ga steel circle cut out to create a lid for the pan to prevent rain/debris from disturbing the Glassel bed. Used the longhorn cookie cutter cut out to make a 16ga steel flat longhorn cutout to affix atop of the lid
Had the pan and lid sandblasted and powder coated black to match the base. Had the longhorn powder coated candy copper along with a handle to match.
Cutout a ¾” plywood base to use to attach the granite to. Installed Tee Nuts into the plywood so that we could screw the plywood base onto the base of the table later. Purchased and installed some 110v LED low profile puck lights and affixed to the underside of the plywood to create indirect lighting of the table, routed channels for the cabling to follow and used silicone to keep in place
Had my local granite company cut a ¾” thick 52” diameter circle with a 28” opening in the center to accommodate the pan. Attached the granite to the plywood base using silicone.
Installed Cement Board onto the inside of the table base as a bed for the stone tiles. Installed the Lowes Special Order Solistone 12” x 12” Stone Tiles around the table.
Created a bracket inside the table base to hang the AFVK-SP-MH/L and extended the wiring on the battery box to allow for installation underneath the granite top outside the table base to be able to change batteries later.
All the parts are complete so time for the final install
1. Place base in location, propane line already in place as well as 110v electric with X10 remote socket for LED lights. 2. Install plywood / granite / LED lights onto table base and screw into Tee Nuts 3. Install Pan on top of granite leaving access into the table to complete connections. a. Disconnect Pilot assembly from AF-4000 MOD and run gas line, ignitor and sensor through hole in pan inside the table b. Reconnect Pilot assembly back to AF-4000 MOD ( Be sure to use the correct connections or things will not work J ) c. Attach the battery pack to the underside of the granite base in the routed channel to allow the wiring to move in / out for ease of use. d. Attach the pilot tube to the AFVK-SP-MH/L module. e. Install the burner inside the pan and attach the Gas Outlet connection to the burner. f. Attach the Gas Inlet connection to the gas supply line which has a cutoff on it. g. Test the remote lighting and check all fittings with soapy water for leaks. 4. Once everything checked out, install the pan inside the opening. 5. Install a layer of lava rock under the double burner to lift if from the bottom about 1” 6. Install ¼” Starfire Glassel on top of lava and covering the burner while leaving the pilot assembly exposed to be able to function. 7. Tested the remote again to verify operation 8. Install the Longhorn cookie cutter and fill with Pimento Red Topping Glassel. 9. Install cover
The next pan is a stainless steel pan we manufactures for our customer in Hawaii. The system that was install was a ventless burner to burn propane with our glass. We will explain as we go forward.
On the front of the pan we we bend an open back hemmed stainless steel curtain to conceal the controls but it is still easy access.
This is the ODS (Oxygen Depletion Sensor) it speaks for its self.
Here we are burning propane with a Starfire Base Glass, please note what a clean burn! We do it right.
All of our pans are built for each application and fireplace.
The next fire pit was built for Chuck Krallman in the Bahamas. The challenge was 15 knots per hour trade winds and propane. Not a problem. We mock up all of our projects to insure that they work properly. I will explain as we move on.
We first start testing the venting and use cardboard or plywood only later to be replaces with 1/2" glass panels.
Proper venting and maintaining an upward draft is very important.
Hopefully Chuck will send us the finished and installed pictures of the feature installed in his table.
The next fireplace is in Tennessee and was installed by Rocky. Interesting fact, his house sits on the state line. When you go out of the back door you are in Mississippi!. We built a control / key box (now located in the front of the fireplace) to turn his fireplace on which he never had. Rocky installed a Starfire Base Glass and topped it with 2 lbs of Mixed Toppers.
The next fireplace was installed by Tracey Watson. She used a Starfire Base Glass, added Gold Base Glass, Ice Ice Ice Topper and topped it with 4" Black Terra Cotta Fire Balls. Now for the bad part: Always test your burner to insure your flames are in the center and I recommend removing the screens. When you remove the screens, you may want to paint the interior, just a thought!
Moderustic® is proud to have been issued 4 U.S. Patent Numbers and 2 Patents pending status! 5th one just awarded notice of allowance 10/23/2021 Covering our method of creating tumbled tempered glass for use in fireplaces and fire pits. Patent Applications Published 2005, 2006, 2014 and 2017 (twice). Worlds most infringed PATENT in WORLD HISTORY!
Moderustic® is proud to have been issued 4 U.S. Patent Numbers and 2 Patents pending status! 5th one just awarded notice of allowance 10/23/2021 Covering our method of creating tumbled tempered glass for use in fireplaces and fire pits. Patent Applications Published 2005, 2006, 2014 and 2017 (twice). Worlds most infringed PATENT in WORLD HISTORY!
Stop by and visit our Showroom in RanchoCucamonga:(just north of the Ontario Airport Moderustic Inc. 9467 Ninth Street Suite #D RanchoCucamonga, California 91730 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Closed Saturday and Sunday, Saturday by appointment only.
If you're coming late, please call us and we will stay late. We are 2 miles North of the Ontario Airport _________________________________________________________________ Moderustic Fabrication University
Moderustic® is proud to have been issued 4 U.S. Patent Numbers and 2 Patents pending status! 5th one just awarded notice of allowance 10/23/2021 Covering our method of creating tumbled tempered glass for use in fireplaces and fire pits. Patent Applications Published 2005, 2006, 2014 and 2017 (twice). Worlds most infringed PATENT in WORLD HISTORY!
RETURN POLICY!
Shipping has become an issue so all orders will and must be signed for. No package will be left at your door unless you sign for it. This is called an indirect or direct signature request. It is also refereed to as a Signature service. If a package or packages are left at your door per your request, you will be the responsible party.
All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase with exceptions only by management
Returned products must be unused and/or unmixed
Returned products must be packaged well to avoid damage in transit, or you will be responsible for the damage
Returned products that are damaged in transit will not be able to be refunded
Refunds will be made towards product cost only
Refunds will not be given for non-product labor costs (consulting fees, installation fees, labor, shipping etc.)
Restock fees may apply depending on which items are being returned. (30% to 70%) Glass/ burning products 30%, Burners 50%, Custom Burners 70%, Metal Pans or any Custom Metal Work, Electronics are not returnable ever!
All returns must have a return authorization (we are not responsible for products being shipped to incorrect addresses due to non-compliance of this policy)
No returns or exchanges will be accepted for any custom metal products or electronics what so ever!
No returns will be accepted for ICS/ Fire Falls, or any other standard or custom fire pits.
No returns on products that contain electronics (if they were used or installed)
We are not responsible for local codes and or if any of our products are or are not approved. Please check with your local building department or governing agencies for proper approvals before purchasing. Custom built or designed items are not returnable for any reason. It is your responsibility to make sure our products do not violate your local building codes. We cannot accept returns should you encounter these issues with your local building authorities.
Any Designs, Drawings, PDF Files, Ideas, Pictures, Attachments, Renderings, Facsimiles, Faxes, Blue Prints, Copies, Documents and even copy written materials once sent to Moderustic Inc, Ed Jaunzemis, Aquatic Glassel or any employee of Moderustic Inc becomes property of said company to use, distribute, copy, reproduce, manipulate, recreate, modify, advertise, promote, lay claim to and or use in our discretion as we need. If you do not agree with these terms then please do not send us anything. Our intentions are to create for you the "Customer" and it is our vast collection of material that will spawn an idea for you to have us create something for you. If we should create something/ anything for you that is one of a kind, you do not own any rights to this or there idea or ideas, product or concept in any way shape or form.
All of the pictures and content are copyright protected on this website: U.S. Copyright Registration No is: VA 1-650-624 Entitled: "Moderustic 1107" Effective registration date is February 1, 2008. Has anyone ever told you "Nice Logs" ? Nooo, I don't think so. CSLB# C-17 693887
Violators will be prosecuted.
Note* When calling for any technical support we ABSOLUTELY (maybe) require Digital photos from a camera not your phone (if that is all you have, then that's fine).
We now have "several" Patents and a Patent Pending Status. "We were the first to file" (yes we were), is why we have The Patents for FireGlass.
Prop 65 Warning:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and Lead Compounds, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, and Carbon Monoxide, Lead and Lead Compounds which are known to the state of Califronia to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ADVERTENCIA: Este producto puede exponerlo a productos químicos como el plomo y los compuestos de plomo, sabidos por el estado de California como causa de cáncer, y el monóxido de carbono, el plomo y los compuestos de plomo, sabidos por el estado de Califronia como causa de defectos de nacimiento u otros daños reproductivos. Para obtener más información www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For any competitors out there, Second place is first loser. Sorry.
Stop by and visit our Showroom in RanchoCucamonga:(just north of the Ontario Airport Moderustic Inc. 9467 Ninth Street Suite #D RanchoCucamonga, California 91730 Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 to 6:00 Closed Saturday and Sunday, Saturday by appointment only.
If you're coming late, please call us and we will stay late. We are 2 miles North of the Ontario Airport _________________________________________________________________ Moderustic Fabrication University
Shipping has become an issue so all orders will and must be signed for. No package will be left at your door unless you sign for it. This is called an indirect or direct signature request. It is also refereed to as a Signature service. If a package or packages are left at your door per your request, you will be the responsible party.
All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase with exceptions only by management
Returned products must be unused and/or unmixed
Returned products must be packaged well to avoid damage in transit, or you will be responsible for the damage
Returned products that are damaged in transit will not be able to be refunded
Refunds will be made towards product cost only
Refunds will not be given for non-product labor costs (consulting fees, installation fees, labor, shipping etc.)
Restock fees may apply depending on which items are being returned. (30% to 70%) Glass/ burning products 30%, Burners 50%, Custom Burners 70%, Metal Pans or any Custom Metal Work, Electronics are not returnable ever!
All returns must have a return authorization (we are not responsible for products being shipped to incorrect addresses due to non-compliance of this policy)
No returns or exchanges will be accepted for any custom metal products or electronics what so ever!
No returns will be accepted for ICS/ Fire Falls, or any other standard or custom fire pits.
No returns on products that contain electronics (if they were used or installed)
We are not responsible for local codes and or if any of our products are or are not approved. Please check with your local building department or governing agencies for proper approvals before purchasing. Custom built or designed items are not returnable for any reason. It is your responsibility to make sure our products do not violate your local building codes. We cannot accept returns should you encounter these issues with your local building authorities.
Any Designs, Drawings, PDF Files, Ideas, Pictures, Attachments, Renderings, Facsimiles, Faxes, Blue Prints, Copies, Documents and even copy written materials once sent to Moderustic Inc, Ed Jaunzemis, Aquatic Glassel or any employee of Moderustic Inc becomes property of said company to use, distribute, copy, reproduce, manipulate, recreate, modify, advertise, promote, lay claim to and or use in our discretion as we need. If you do not agree with these terms then please do not send us anything. Our intentions are to create for you the "Customer" and it is our vast collection of material that will spawn an idea for you to have us create something for you. If we should create something/ anything for you that is one of a kind, you do not own any rights to this or there idea or ideas, product or concept in any way shape or form.
All of the pictures and content are copyright protected on this website: U.S. Copyright Registration No is: VA 1-650-624 Entitled: "Moderustic 1107" Effective registration date is February 1, 2008. Has anyone ever told you "Nice Logs" ? Nooo, I don't think so. CSLB# C-17 693887
Violators will be prosecuted.
Note* When calling for any technical support we ABSOLUTELY (maybe) require Digital photos from a camera not your phone (if that is all you have, then that's fine).
