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Gas Log Fireplaces Offer Comfort and Convenience
by Expert Contributor Scott Magness, Owner of Scott’s Fireplace Products
What’s better than a roaring fire on a cold, wintry night? A roaring fire that needs no tending, requires minimal cleanup and turns on with the flip of a switch, that’s what!
When you have a gas fireplace, you can snuggle up for the evening without worrying about kindling or needing to add wood to maintain a consistent level of heat. So go ahead, grab your hot chocolate, a good book and settle in.
Originally, gas fireplaces were invented as an alternative to wood-burning fireplaces, not to replace them. Over the years, however, they have grown in popularity because they’re so convenient, efficient, versatile and clean. Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, they don’t give off smoke, require an annual chimney cleaning or leave ashes behind. Sure, a gas fireplace can’t mimic the natural crackling and popping you hear with a wood-burning fireplace, but there is no argument that a gas fireplace is a safer, cleaner and easier way to enjoy a cozy fire.
Long gone are the days of splitting, stacking, seasoning and hauling wood. Imagine not having to take the time to kindle the wood, wait for it to catch fire and clean it all up afterwards. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? The truth is that most of us don’t have the time or interest to put in that level of work, which is why so many wood-burning fireplaces rarely or never get used.
When it comes to choosing a gas fireplace, the options are limitless and can be installed just about anywhere in your home. Gas fireplaces come in three types:
1. Inserts for folks who want to retrofit a wood-burning firebox with something more convenient and efficient;
2. Built-ins for those who want a fireplace where there isn’t one now; and
3. Log sets, which are basic burners that sit in existing open fireplaces.
Both inserts and built-in fireplaces are reliable heat producers, filling your room with a mix of warm air and radiant heat. Log sets are usually more for looks than warmth.
No matter what type of gas fireplace is best for your needs, you’ll also be able to choose from many styles to match decor and your budget. Modern versions burn much more realistically, with glowing red embers and tall orange-yellow flames that dance and flicker around ceramic logs molded from the real thing. Don’t be surprised if your guests mistake it for a wood-burning fireplace!
And the best part? When you’re ready to turn in for the night, all you have to do is push a button and the fire instantly extinguishes. Sweet Dreams!
Expert Contributor Scott Magness, Owner of Scott’s Fireplace Products
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www.ScottsFireplaceProducts.com
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