01 Carefree. Sitting by a cozy fire is a treat that almost everyone can appreciate, but not everyone wants to burn real firewood or deal with the hassle of burning wood. Far from the convenience of gas logs, real firewood needs to be purchased or cut and stored. The logs need to be seasoned, which means they need to be dried for six months to a year. When the logs end up in your home, they usually bring in creatures too, such as spiders and sometimes even mice.
02 Environmentally friendly. There are many options for heating. For anyone looking to make an eco-friendly choice, you can't go wrong with gas logs. Gas logs run on liquid propane or natural gas. Regardless of the fuel used for gas logs, the amount of pollutants entering the air is less than that produced by burning wood.
03 Reality. If it's been a while since you've looked closely at natural gas logs, you might be surprised how real natural gas logs are today. In fact, ceramic logs look very realistic. They are shaped to have the look of real logs, with natural bark patterns, axe marks, knot holes and branches. Many models also include glowing embers. Choose gas logs made with the type of wood you want to see, whether it's birch, oak, driftwood, walnut, or other woods.
04 Fashion makeover. Available gas logs come in a wide variety of types and sizes, and there are styles to suit any taste. Whether choosing a see-through design that allows the gas log to be viewed from two separate rooms, or opting for a rustic, minimalist, traditional, eclectic or other type of design, the gas log can truly complement any room.
05 Cost effective. Retrofits to install a gas fireplace can total as low as $5,000. If you sell your home, the return on your investment is very good, and it is estimated that you can recover about 90% of the cost of installing gas logs due to the increase in the value of your home. Using a gas fireplace can also save on heating bills.
06 Reduce heating costs. Gas logs can facilitate district heating, i.e. you only heat the space that is currently being used. Many people find that natural gas logs are ideal during the season when central heating exceeds temperate needs but needs some warmth.
07 Convenience. Using a gas log has a simple step of turning on the gas supply or setting the desired temperature and letting the thermostat do the rest.
Gas logs offer many benefits. What is your favorite reason to get gas logs?
