Fireplace Design, Safety and Maintenance
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What You Should Know Before You Buy Gas Logs
Gas logs are growing in popularity every year, so manufacturers have geared-up to offer us a wide selection of appliances. You'll find gas logs, freestanding gas stoves, and contained fireplace units that are mounted to a wall. But did you know that the residue produced by gas logs are not always vented to the outside? It's important to understand the differences between vented and vent-free units before you buy a gas log fireplace.
Gas logs are growing in popularity every year, so manufacturers have geared-up to offer us a wide selection of appliances. You'll find gas logs, freestanding gas stoves, and contained fireplace units that are mounted to a wall. But did you know that the residue produced by gas logs are not always vented to the outside? It's important to understand the differences between vented and vent-free units before you buy a gas log fireplace.