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Gas Logs for Your Fireplace
A helpful guide
to buying gas logs
If you've ever had a wood burning fireplace or stove, and had to spend
hours cleaning out the ash and debris left over from a night of burning
logs, you know what a pain and inconvenience it can be. This is why gas
burning fireplace logs are becoming increasingly popular with the
masses. Gas log fireplaces are typically fueled by either natural gas or
propane gas and are usually "vented", although you can find "vent free"
logs available.
Because ceramic is known for it's durability, most ventless fireplace
logs are typically made from it. You can find either solid ceramic logs
or ceramic fiber logs. These ceramic logs are formed using a mold that
makes them appear to be real logs stacked for burning. Solid ceramic
logs are then hand painted using many different colors to make them
appear as realistic as possible. Ceramic fiber logs are not as pleasing
to the eye.
The main difference between the ceramic logs and the ceramic fiber logs
is that although more pleasing to view, they ceramic logs cannot
typically be placed in direct contact with flame. Ceramic fiber logs
however are designed to put off an enjoyable glow when they come in
contact with a flame.
Differences between ceramic and ceramic fiber gas logs
Another big difference between solid ceramic and ceramic fiber logs is
that the ceramic fiber logs are made to be used in vented gas fireplaces
while solid ceramic logs are designed to be used only in ventless
fireplace setups. While ventless fireplace units do produce a real flame
and will put off some heat, they are mostly intended for aesthetic use
and not to supply needed warmth to a room.
Ventless fireplaces are designed to be portable allowing them to be
moved from room to room depending on where you feel like using it at any
given time. Keep in mind that a ventless fireplace unit is not designed
to be a heat source so if you are looking for a gas fireplace unit to
provide warmth you should only be looking at the vented variety.
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