Before the days of electric heat and central air conditioning, people warmed their homes with wood burning fireplaces. There is something about a fireplace and the smell and sound of crackling wood that brings you to a relaxed state of mind. Although a wood-burning fireplace is nice, not all people want to deal with having to cut logs, store them and haul them into the living room. Then there is the unpleasant chore of cleaning up all the ashes and soot, and the extra cost of having the chimney periodically cleaned.
Gas fireplaces give you the cozy cabin feel with less mess. In addition, they provide the same look as a traditional fireplace including the logs that remain inside. Not only is there no wood or cleaning required, there are many styles that will suit any home and create a great focal point in any room. Along with many different styles, most gas fireplaces run on natural or propane gas, which is affordable for most household budgets.
With many different designs, gas fireplaces come pre-fabricated with top vents, vent-less, and direct-vents to accommodate any household. Prefabricated fireplaces, also known as zero clearance fireplaces, are built to accommodate different decors with styles including wood or metal exterior. If properly cared for prefabricated fireplaces can last for a very long time.
Gas fireplaces provide a safer home fireplace option than traditional wood-burning options. Gas burning logs generate fewer sparks than wood logs and do not cause creosote buildup in the chimney. This greatly reduces the risk of chimney fires. As an added benefit, gas fireplaces act independently of electric power. They can act as an auxiliary home heating source during power outages.
Already have a wood-burning fireplace? That's OK! Now you can transform your old fireplace into a gas fireplace by using a gas log set. A gas log set doesn't require you to change the wood, and creates the same atmosphere as your existing fireplace. Gas logs come in many different styles such as: Camp Fire logs, Grand Oaks Gas Logs, Out door Logs and many more. Gas logs will brighten up any room with their realistic glow any time of the year. Gas logs are safe, will not over heat and do not have to be changed every time you want to have a fire. They are the perfect option to modernize your wood stove without taking the traditional look away from it.
