Convenient
Lighting a gas stove is quick and easy, which means you can easily enjoy a pleasant fire in your home. You can simply flip a switch or use the remote to light the fire. Forget about buying or chopping firewood, seasoning or drying firewood, or stacking and storing firewood. No need to worry about spiders and other critters that might ride the logs into your home. Convenience is the number one feature motivating people to switch to gas logs.
Chimney fire protection
While maintenance and cleaning are still important, gas logs produce far less creosote and soot in the chimney lining. There is much less risk of a dangerous chimney fire when you enjoy the warmth that a gas log unit provides.
Realistic look
Today's gas logs are much more authentic than previous look of logs. Porcelain logs are molded to realistically mimic real wood. Faux logs have ax marks, knotholes, branches and natural bark patterns. There are many different types of logs to choose from in gas logs such as walnut, birch, driftwood and oak.
Affordable installation
The total cost of buying and installing a gas fireplace in your home can be as low as $5,000, and if you sell your home, your potential return on investment is high. In fact, you can expect to recoup approximately 90% of your cost if you sell.
Different styles
With a variety of gas log sets to choose from, you're sure to find one that fits your decor. There are absolutely stunning gas log styles, traditional, eclectic, rustic and minimalist among the many styles.
Environmental friendly
Using natural gas or liquid propane for gas fireplace installations produces few pollutants, making gas logs an environmentally friendly choice. If you are one of the millions of people who are increasingly aware of the importance of protecting the environment, gas logs may be the right choice for you.
Easy to maintain
Regular maintenance is important to a gas log kit, but it's a lot easier than dealing with wood burning appliances. Things a pro will look for in maintenance include checking for breaks or cracks in faux logs. Also, some parts of a gas fireplace need to be replaced periodically.
