I know some companies wont fill a gas or oil tank if the tank belongs to another company. Thats why we own our own propane tank. We can have it filled by anyone who fills in our neck of the woods.
As to the coment about the fireplaces--that is generally true--you lose heat. However, in recent years they have now designed a fireplace that is actually made for heating a home and has less heat lose thru the flu. DH first heard of it on "This old house" and followed up with his brick layer when he had this house built. In fact, his brick layer even went to a 3 day workshop on how to build these energy efficient fireplaes at a log home company.
The big difference I notice is the heat will blast you out of the room. After the fire is out, you don't get that cold feeling.
I would recommend to anyone who is wanting a fireplace in new construction to check into this.
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