Using the Right Kind of Fireplace Logs
Fireplaces are a point of pride for homeowners who relish in the decorative panache of fine masonry work and the natural ambience of a flame’s glow. They aren’t bad when wintertime comes, either. Powering the hearth with the right fireplace logs is an issue that all enthusiasts need to address in order to get the most out of the experience and save money on energy costs too.
For the traditionalist, wood is the way to go. It’s natural, aromatic and the glow it emits as it burns cannot be replicated. The downside of wood is that it’s a hassle to store, hard to light and an irritation to clean up after it has burned to soot. People tend to get a little touchy when black, stain-inducing powder is a couple feet away from their carpet. Sometimes the lumber is best suited for the outdoor patio’s fire pit.
The next best solution for inside burning is gas logs. Of the two varieties available, vent and vent-free, logs that vent are preferable. This kind can be used in a normal hearth and chimney that wood was once burned in. It’s important to have a professional clean the chimney pipe before making the transition because the creosote emitted by wood can collect in the pipe and react adversely with the fumes put off by a gas log. The other advantage to gas is that the logs don’t burn out and there’s no cleanup necessary after you’re done enjoying the fire.
There’s a plethora of information through online retailers about making the transition from wood to gas.
