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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 many people. Gas log fireplaces are typically fueled by either natural gas or
propane gas and come in two basic types; "vented" and "vent-free" or "ventless"
Because ceramic is known for it's durability, most ventless fireplace
logs are 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.
Differences between ceramic and ceramic fiber gas logs
The main difference between the ceramic logs and the ceramic fiber logs
is that although more pleasing to view, the 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.
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 vented 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. They can be used as a heat source, but don't expect them to have much more than a small blue flame. Ventless fireplaces also require oxygen and carbon monoxide (CO) sensors, and fresh air must be supplied if the fireplace is on for more than an hour. |
