Let us help you decide which gas logs are best for you.

Vent-free gas logs are a convenient and clean way to enjoy a beautiful fire in your home, as well as provide substantial radiant heat with our highly efficient burner systems. Our gas log systems are engineered to create an incredible colorful and realistic flame pattern allowing a natural glowing ember bed to smolder brightly between logs.

No-one in Charlotte has a more extensive selection of gas logs, burning brightly in our showroom so you can see how they’ll look in your home. Come and see why so many Charlotte homeowners stop here for gas log convenience, warmth and efficiency:

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• Enjoy the convenience of a remote ready control valve for adjusting the flame.
• Rest easier knowing your gas logs and pilot system are guaranteed safe and effective.
• Expect trouble-free installation: Our own team provides quick and easy set-up installation in your home.
• Count on enjoying your gas log system for many years to come, thanks to long-lasting, rugged construction, solidly built with precision craftsmanship.
• Choose from our richly detailed and hand painted refractory logs with bark, split wood and sawed ends… to give your fireplace a genuine, down-home, honest-to-goodness real-life look and feel.

Vented or un-vented gas logs — which is right for your home? Gas Logs Shopping Tips: When shopping for gas logs, you'll be asked to choose whether you want vented or vent-free logs. This decision comes down to several factors including looks vs. efficiency, local building codes and placement of the fireplace.

• With vented logs, you'll enjoy a large, realistic-looking flame that operates with an open chimney flue, or damper. These logs, which simulate a wood-burning fire, are more decorative than they are efficient as a heat source because much of the generated heat goes up the chimney.
• Vent-free logs, which operate with the chimney flue closed, will not give you that roaring fire effect—the flame is not as realistic or as high as you'll find with vented logs. However, vent-free logs are a more efficient heat source because 100% of the heat generated stays in your home.
• You'll often see vent-free logs referred to as "vent-free heaters" because that is essentially, what they are. They consist of U-shaped burners with cement logs stacked on top of the heating element. Most sets have a thermostatic control that helps maintain a consistent room temperature. Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air, so it's important to install them in a room with proper ventilation to avoid formation of mildew.

Before installing any gas log system, check with one of our trained staff at one of our Charlotte stores. In some localities, vent-free heaters are not permitted. Vent-free heaters are not permitted in bedrooms, bathrooms or recreational vehicles, and must be installed in an area where curtains, furniture, clothing or other flammable objects are at least 36 inches away from the perimeter of the heater. Vent-free heater installation also is not recommended in high traffic, windy or drafty areas.

Here’s a recap to help you compare gas logs and select the best choice for your home:

Vent-Free or Ventless Gas Logs: Positive Aspects

• Much better heat output than vented gas logs
• Less pollution
• Slightly less gas consumption

Vent-Free or Ventless Gas Logs: Negative Aspects

• Since the byproduct of burning gas cleanly is water, vent-free logs will introduce excess moisture into your home which can result in mold or mildew.
• You must be careful not to burn your vent-free logs for extended periods of time with windows closed; otherwise, they will deplete the oxygen in your home.
• If you burn your vent-free logs for more than an hour or so, you must crack open a window to allow air into your home to replace the oxygen burned by the vent-free gas logs. This will introduce cold air into the room and offset some of the heating benefits that vent-free logs claim to have.
• Vent-free gas logs produce an odor that many people equate to the smell of burning kerosene. So if you have a sensitive nose, you may not be able to handle the smell and will be greatly dissatisfied with vent-free logs. On the other hand, we've heard some people who like the smell because it reminds them of their childhood days at Grandma's house.
• Vent-free logs are not legal in some cities and municipalities. Please check your local regulations. Please note that it is not illegal to use Vent-free log sets if they are used with the vent open.
• Vent-free gas logs are required to have an ODS (oxygen depletion system) as well as a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector.
• The flame pattern with vent-free logs pails in comparison to vented logs. Because the gas must burn cleanly, the flame height is very low and most of it is blue. Also, you will find that the flame does not dance around like a real wood fire and very little of the flame actually touches the logs. The reason for this is that when the flame touches the logs, it is cooled off and does not burn cleanly and starts to produce soot and exhaust gases.

Vented Gas Logs: Positive Aspects

• Extremely realistic flame pattern that looks like a wood fire.
• Flame is much taller than vent-free logs
• Flame dances and wraps around logs like real wood.
• Does not require a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector
• Since the damper is open, most of the smell will go up the chimney

Vented Gas Logs: Negative Aspects

• Less heat than vent-free logs (probably won't heat your room)
• Uses slightly more gas than vent-free logs

Stop by one of our showrooms to discuss your options and find the best gas log system.

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