| Converting to Gas
If you are interested in converting your wood burning system to gas, you may be wondering if a set of gas logs is enough or if you'll need a gas insert. You first need to determine the amount of heat you desire. If you are simply looking for ambience, you may be a candidate for gas logs. However, if you are looking to heat an area that is always chilly, a gas insert is probably your best choice. From an economic standpoint, an insert will cost approximately three times the amount of a gas log set. Because they are far more efficient though, the insert will pay for itself over a period of a few years in gas bill savings. We offer a full line of inserts and gas logs to choose from. We'll install the unit and run a gas line to your firebox, if one doesn't already exist. For more information on converting your fireplace to a gas system, call us at (919) 678-0088. |

| Green Home Guidelines The National Association of Home Builders recommends the installation of direct-vent sealed combustion gas fireplaces when installing new gas burning units. This type of unit will minimize the risk of smoke and combustion byproducts back-drafting into the home. Direct-vent gas fireplaces are more energy-efficient than vent-free units as they use outside air for combustion and exhaust directly to the outside. As you browse our products, look for the eco-friendly seal. If you see it, this means that particular model meets the NAHB Green Home Building Standards, is EPA-certified, or meets the Energy Star® Indoor Air Package Specification Guidelines. |