Cold Evenings Mean Cozy Fireplace Fires
November 20, 2007
As the evenings cool down, and the holiday season approaches, many of us like to sit before a brightly lit fire in the fireplace - an image of comfort and warmth.
Nowadays, we generally do not go out and chop the wood. Homes built after the 1960s typically have been plumbed for a gas starter. Wood and fake logs can be purchased at the super market. If one does not like the mess of ashes, gas logs are readily available at Home Depot, Lowe's and specialty fireplace stores.
If you are converting to a gas log appliance, here are some important reminders about the installation.
Section 901.2 of the Uniform Mechanical Code states as follows:
"In addition to the general requirements...approved gas logs may be installed in solid-fuel-burning fireplaces provided:
1. The gas log is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
2. If the fireplace is equipped with a damper, it shall be permanently blocked open to a sufficient amount to prevent spillage of combustion products in the room."
There are some very realistic gas log appliances on the market and they do provide a beautiful fire in just a flick of a switch. Some even include the crackling sound of a real wood log fire. For those who like instant gratification, the gas log is the answer. For those who are more traditional, the wood log is still preferable. In either choice, ENJOY!
As the evenings cool down, and the holiday season approaches, many of us like to sit before a brightly lit fire in the fireplace - an image of comfort and warmth.
Nowadays, we generally do not go out and chop the wood. Homes built after the 1960s typically have been plumbed for a gas starter. Wood and fake logs can be purchased at the super market. If one does not like the mess of ashes, gas logs are readily available at Home Depot, Lowe's and specialty fireplace stores.
If you are converting to a gas log appliance, here are some important reminders about the installation.
Section 901.2 of the Uniform Mechanical Code states as follows:
"In addition to the general requirements...approved gas logs may be installed in solid-fuel-burning fireplaces provided:
1. The gas log is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
2. If the fireplace is equipped with a damper, it shall be permanently blocked open to a sufficient amount to prevent spillage of combustion products in the room."
There are some very realistic gas log appliances on the market and they do provide a beautiful fire in just a flick of a switch. Some even include the crackling sound of a real wood log fire. For those who like instant gratification, the gas log is the answer. For those who are more traditional, the wood log is still preferable. In either choice, ENJOY!
posted by shirley harry at 8:00 AM
1 Comments:
and what about these fireplaces that are not really fireplaces but burn some kind of gel? do you know about them? are they really fake looking? welcome back, by the way!
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