Can I install gas fireplace logs myself?
You should not install gas logs on your own because gas log installation involves obtaining an installation permit and getting a post-installation inspection from a town or city inspector.
Do you need wood logs for a gas fireplace?
You can use a gas fireplace without logs because the heat source is the burner connected to your gas line. Don’t use wood in your gas fireplace, as they weren’t built for wood to be their fuel source. Instead, use a ceramic log in your fireplace for additional reflective heat.
Can you use any logs in a gas fireplace?
Gas fireplaces cannot burn any form of wood, whether that’s firewood logs or wood pellets. For example, firewood logs typically used in wood burning fireplaces, wood burning stoves or multi fuel stoves, or wood pellets used in pellet stoves, can’t be used in any form of gas fireplace.
What kind of gas logs do I need?
When shopping for gas logs, you’ll need to choose vented or vent-free logs. This decision comes down to many factors, including looks versus efficiency, local building codes and fireplace placement. With vented logs, you’ll enjoy a large, realistic-looking flame that operates with an open chimney flue or damper.
How long does it take to install gas logs?
Installation time depends on the type of fireplace you’re installing. A ventilated gas fireplace can take at least two days to install. Non-ventilated, electric fireplaces (and chimneys) can generally be installed in less time.
What kind of log goes in a gas fireplace?
The three main types of gas log materials are refractory cement, ceramic fiber and refractory ceramic. Each are designed to be as realistic-looking as possible, but there are several differences to consider when choosing a gas log set for your fireplace. Refractory cement gas logs are formed from a cement mixture.
How much do gas log sets cost?
Vent free gas logs range in price from $300 all the way up to $1,400, and vented gas logs range in price from $270 to $1300. Burners: Gas fireplace burners have a wide price range, costing anywhere from $150 to $1,300.
What do you put under gas logs?
Silica sand is used in the bottom of the burn pan of VENTED NATURAL GAS log sets. The gas is dispursed though the sand spreading it around before it is ignited. This gives you more flame action in your gas logs. Replace the sand every few years to keep your flames dancing.
Are gas logs worth it?
Gas logs are a much safer heating and aesthetic alternative to a real fire, especially if you have pets, kids, or limited space. Real logs run the danger of producing flying sparks and creosote buildup in the chimney itself, but gas logs produce a tame flame and put less matter into the air when burned.