Vent-free gas log sets can be installed in most masonry fireplaces, as long as the set's clearance and ventilation requirements are met. For installation in prefabricated fireplaces or fireboxes, follow the fireplace manufacturer's recommendations, as well as meeting the set's clearance and ventilation requirements. Refer to the log set's owner's manual to determine clearances and unconfined space requirements.

No. If the fireplace is designed for use only with gas, this is a very bad idea. The fireplace is not designed to withstand a wood fire. And the gas jets are not meant to come in contact with ash. This is a real fire hazard. It's possible your fireplace was originally a wood burning fireplace and has been converted to gas. In that case, it can be converted back. But you shouldn't burn would in it until that's happened.

If you have a fully operational fireplace, whether masonry or pre-fab, it would normally be as simple as removing the gas logs & capping the gas line or installing a gas log lighter. But with today's new appliances, direct vent & ventless units would not be set up for solid fuel (wood) & could not be converted to wood burning.

You will need to consult the operating guide for your particular fireplace model. If you use another manufacturer's gas logs, you need to maintain the clearances they specify. You can only install vented gas logs in our wood burning fireplaces. No. Installing vent-free (room vented) gas logs into our fireplaces presents a potential safety hazard as these fireplaces have not been tested or listed by UL or AGA for these applications.

While they produce some radiant heat, most wood burning fireplaces are primarily decorative. Even heat circulating models still pull a tremendous amount of air from the home. There are several wood burning models that are efficient and clean burning. We also have several wood burning stoves and inserts that are very efficient. Click here to find a dealer near you that can help you with your decision.

Operating gas logs in a fireplace can be similar to burning wood in the fireplace. Yes you will receive some heat, but it is impossible to predict how much. Gas logs retrofitted to existing fireplaces are primarily for aesthetic benefit. They look great, provide a large yellow-orange flame and are not particularly efficient. If heat is your primary motive for retrofitting your fireplace you should consider a gas fireplace insert. Either way, you'll have something easy to use and maintain.

No. Gas fireplaces are designed to burn gas only. Burning wood would damage the fireplace and could be very dangerous.

If you use your fireplace frequently, you should have it cleaned after 1 cord of wood & inspected annually.

Yes. Most building codes allow the installation of a gas fireplace in a sleeping room as long as it is a sealed combustion, direct vent model. Your decision really comes down to whether heat or aesthetics is your #1 priority. If heat is your first concern, or the existing wood fireplace has had a history of downdrafting (smoking), you should purchase a gas insert.

Fires r us given a scoot link for our customers to look for registered gas installers of your area but a more comprehensive list of registered gas installers can be obtained from the council of registered gass installers(CORGI) website and their web address is www.corgi-gas.com and you are advised to look in yellow pages too.Please note that you must get your gas fire installed from a competent corgi engineer.

Blowers are optional on most heat circulating (grilles on top and bottom of fireplace) units, and some hearth products the blower is standard. Adding a blower is easily accomplished if power (110 VAC) was provided to the electrical junction box of the fireplace at the time of initial installation. If power was not provided, a fan option is still possible, but installation is complicated and therefore more costly.

Use seasoned hard wood. "Seasoned" wood is wood that has been dried out for at least half a year, preferably a year. It's opposite, green wood, will produce a cooler, smokier fire that's bad for your chimney. Hard woods are woods like oak, maple, beech, and ash. They burn hotter than pine, spruce, birch, or redwood. Do NOT use wood that has been painted or had finish applied. This could release toxic fumes into your home.

Answer: Yes, a direct-vent gas fireplace can replace a wood fireplace. You must also have access to a gas supply.

A - Yes. As with natural stone or bricks, smoke will build up on the surface and into the pores of the material. Sealing the stone will prevent deep penetration and make it easier to clean.

Yes, you can install a wood fireplace in a mobile home. However, the fireplace you install must have been specifically approved for mobile home applications (Canada & USA). The fireplace must also be hooked-up to a fresh air intake that enables combustion air to come from outside the house. Osburn freestanding stoves model 1000, 1100, 1600, 1800, 2200, and 2400 are approved for installation in a mobile home. You need to purchase a fresh air kit, which can be found in the accessories section.

It is recommended that a wood- burning fireplace be cleaned after one cord of wood has been burned since the last time the fireplace was cleaned. According to NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Code 211 an inspection is recommended annually.

Yes, wood burning fireplace is one of the most inefficient ways to heat a room. Here’s why: Hot air rises, so the majority of the air warmed by the fire goes straight up the chimney. Only a small percentage of warm air will find its way into the room. The warm air leaving the room is replaced by cold air infiltrating from outdoors and other areas of the home.

All Osburn direct vent gas fireplaces are approved for installation in mobile homes, since they are airtight and draw their combustion air from outside the house.

of homes have a smoking fireplace because the fireplace was built incorrectly. Other reasons could be because the top is impaired or the flue is impaired. Yes, J.H. Kinard will complete a thorough inspection to find out where the water is coming from & help in the prevention of further leaks. We install caps, pans, dampers, seal flashing & crowns, install professional water sealant. Whatever your problem, we will fix it.

Artificial logs are made out of wax and sawdust. The most obvious "pro" is that they're easy to use. And if you follow the directions, you should be ok. Don't use more than one at a time or the heat produced may be too much for your fireplace. Don't prod the log after it has been lit, either. It can come apart which means the sawdust will burn faster and hotter than intended. Your fireplace may not be designed to take that much heat.