Gas inserts can be installed in existing masonry or factory-built wood-burning fireplaces, turning them into economical, cleaner burning and more efficient heat sources.

 

Inserts have a metal housing with a glass front and realistic-looking ceramic logs. Inserts are most often gravity vented, but some direct-vent inserts are available.

Free-standing gas fireplaces are self-contained units that come in a variety of styles.

 

Fireplace "stoves" may use direct venting where a chimney isn't available; they're also great for replacing wood stoves.

 

Hearth-mounted models can be vented into an existing fireplace using a "B" vent or approved metal liner.

Zero-clearance units are self-contained metal fireplace housings with realistic-looking logs.

 

They are built-in with 'zero clearance to combustibles', meaning no space is needed between the units and combustible materials such as wood or wall board.

 

These units are designed for installation where there is no masonry fireplace. Zero-clearance units are often direct vented.

Natural gas log sets are ceramic or cement logs in a metal pan or grate installed in existing fireplace openings.

 

The base of the pan may be covered with sand to distribute the flame and other materials designed to resemble embers.

 

The logs come in different sizes and shapes to simulate various types of wood.

 

Log sets are gravity vented up existing chimneys with the flue dampers locked in an open position or removed. They may be operated manually by a wall-mounted switch or remote control.

 

Log sets are mainly used for decorative purposes and are not energy efficient. For this reason, we don't recommend them.