There’s something about sitting in front of a fireplace when it’s cold outside. Something that makes the conversation a little better, something that creates an atmosphere that is impossible to replicate during south Louisiana’s warm summer months. While the ambiance and warmth are hard to beat, cleaning the soot, ash, bark, and other debris that comes along with burning wood can be inconvenient, to say the least. This is where gas logs offer the comfort of a fire, without the inconvenience of the mess.
Gas logs are made using refractory cement or other non-combustible materials. Fueled by propane or natural gas, gas logs give you the opportunity to burn a clean, warm fire for as long as you’d like. Here are 4 benefits of having gas logs in your home.
Aesthetics of Gas Logs
Today’s gas logs offer a new level of beauty that can enhance the look and feel of your space. They can be hand-painted to recreate intricate details that look like real logs. There are a wide variety of options that resemble all sorts of different wood. From split oak to white birch and everything in between; gas log designs are available to complement your tastes.
Safety of Gas Logs
Wood burning fireplaces pose several safety concerns. From sparks to rolling logs, and smoke buildup, not to mention having to cut and store the firewood; gas logs prevent all of these hazards. However, with any gas appliance, you need to take some safety precautions like having your chimney inspected annually, and keeping your fireplace and logs cleaned and maintained.
Efficiency of Gas Logs
In the long run, gas logs will cost a fraction of what using a wood-burning fireplace will. With proper care, gas logs will last for several years. Additionally, the cost of gas is less expensive and more efficient than wood per BTU burned.
Ease and Convenience of Gas Logs
Starting a fire with gas logs can be as simple as pressing a button. At the very most it will only take the wave of a lighter or match. Kindling isn’t necessary, engineering a firewood structure isn’t necessary, and repeatedly trying to ignite isn’t necessary. In a matter of seconds, you can be enjoying a nice, warm, ambient fire. There is also obviously no firewood to chop, buy, store, or move. This makes using your fireplace simpler, cleaner, and easier to maintain.
If you are interested in a safe, efficient, easy fireplace to manage, the experts at Casual Creations in Baton Rouge have everything you need.
