December 21st, 2009
Converting Wood Burning Fireplaces, to Gas Fueled Fireplaces
Many people are deciding to convert their wood burning fireplaces into gas fireplaces. Some are doing this for the convenience, as to light a fire by simple turning the switch, is much easier and less time consuming than building a wood fire. There is less clean up as well, no ashes to sweep out after each use. Some people are making the switch due to particular allergies those in the home may suffer from.
And some are converting as a way to create less of a toxic out put from the chimney into the environment. Also, once you do light a fire using wood, and it’s a blazing, there is a good three hours or so until it dies down. And while there are many options for grates and face plates that will keep the embers from jumping out onto the carpet, most people feel uncomfortable going to sleep while the fire is still burning, and just as easy as it is to ‘turn on the fire’, it is a flip of a switch to ‘turn it off’.
Thus giving you the peace of mind to just go ahead and fall to sleep. There is a bit of cost involved, as the insert and the log will cost. But in the end, for many it is worth it. The downside—the scent of the burning wood. Many of the logs look realistic, but the scent is something that many people connect to the entire experience of a fire on a cold night. But this can be compensated for by burning cedar or pine incense or candles.
Either way, whether they are wood burning or gas, fireplaces create a warmth that extends beyond the temperature of the room. They are the back drop for holiday celebrations and family gatherings. They provide a warm and cozy spot for story telling and conversation. The design elements now, and are varied enough so that any style of decor you have created in your home, will be enhanced by the addition of this modern day, inside gather around the campfire feel.
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