Benefits of Gas Fireplace Logs

Most of us can appreciate the beauty and warmth that accompanies a great fire on a cold night. Many of us can also appreciate the convenience and ease of use that a gas fire offers as well. This is why the gas fireplace log is so popular. However, there is one major concern those of us who are looking for this product have. When it comes to a fireplace gas log the question is to vent or not to vent.

Traditionally, the vented fireplace log has taken its place in the home’s hearth but recently the un-vented fireplace log has been gaining popularity. The vented log still remains ahead in popularity but the un-vented version is catching the eye of many homeowners in recent years.

What makes the vented fireplace gas log so appealing is its realistic quality. You may think that you are looking at a real piece of wood sparking in the fire but it really is an artificial unit doing all of the glowing. This is because the vented version makes realistic sparks and crackles as the air is moved around it.

This is referred to burning “dirty” as far as the gas fireplace log goes. It doesn’t mean that there is more residue or chemicals in the air. It simply means that the vented fireplace gas log uses a yellow flame that makes the whole arrangement look natural. Most of the sets include glowing embers to complete the realistic effect.

The great thing about he vented logs is that they can be moved and rearranged according to your specification. You can adjust the look of the fireplace periodically and you can add little details like extra embers and pine cones to give the fireplace gas log set an even more realistic look.

Coming up from behind is the un-vented fireplace gas log. This version was not too popular because it was not very realistic looking. This clean-burning unit was a little artificial looking because the flame burned blue rather than yellow. However, today’s un-vented gas fireplace log now manages to burn clean and emit a realistic yellow glow as well.

There are some drawbacks to the un-vented fireplace gas log. The realistic accessories and the ability to rearrange the logs is non-existent in this unit as of yet. You are also less likely to find remote controls for the un-vented version, either.

This version of the gas fireplace log does not require the ventilation so you do achieve greater warmth than you would with its vented counterpart. This comes with a price, though. You will also experience a slight decrease in the amount of oxygen in the room.

For now, I am leaning towards the vented version of the fireplace gas log but you never know what innovations are in store for the vent-free unit.