If you have a boring ole’ wood burning fireplace that makes more of a mess than it is worth, how about an upgrade?
Get a set of gas logs for the realism and ease-of-use that you have been longing for and enjoy your fireplace once again!
Vented gas logs are the most common type of gas logs for masonry or UL 127 zero-clearance fireplaces. They require an open damper to burn, hence the “vented” portion of the name!
The benefits of vented gas logs can be simplified down to the following points:
The main downsides of Vented Gas Logs can be simplified down to the following points:
Vented Gas Logs will typically only work in masonry fireplaces (built according to IRC 1001) and metal prefabricated fireplaces approved under UL 127.
Some models of fireplaces strictly forbid the use of gas logs inside of them, so please reach out to us to see if you can utilize them.
Vent-Free gas logs (also known as “ventless”) are a relatively new style of gas logs that do not require an open damper for safe operation.
The benefits of vented gas logs can be simplified down to the following points:
The main downsides of Vented Gas Logs can be simplified down to the following points:
Vent-Free gas logs are much more restricted in terms of what fireplaces they are allowed to be installed within. Most fireplaces are tested for use with Vent-Free Gas Logs and will say “Approved for Vent-Free Gas Logs”.
Additionally, Vent-Free Gas Logs are not permitted to be used within a sleeping room or a bathroom, nor can they be used in too small of a room.
Please ask an associate to verify if a Vent-Free Gas Log will work in your fireplace!
