07. No need for wood storage
If you have a wood fireplace, you also need to have a dry place to store the wood.
It should be kept away from your home as firewood is a notorious breeding ground for termites and spiders.
08. Do not cut, split, stack, dry or carry firewood
Firewood takes work...heavy work.
If you do it yourself, it will need to be cut, split, stacked, dried, and carried to the fireplace.
Even if you buy the firewood already split and seasoned, you still need to pile it up and keep lifting it into the fire.
No fun, especially when it's raining or cold!
09. Thermostats and remotes
Gas fireplaces provide complete and instant control to the user.
The temperature is thermostatically regulated, and many models even have remote controls.
Not too hot, not too cold, just right.
Some even have programmable timers so that the unit starts up automatically.
10. They can be installed almost anywhere
Gas fireplaces can be installed into a wall, into an existing masonry fireplace, or stand alone in a room.
There are specific models for each installation.
They are versatile and can be installed almost anywhere in your home.
11. Gas Fireplace Safety-Better Indoor Air Quality
Gas fireplace safety is important.
Modern gas fireplaces have zero indoor emissions compared to smoking wood fireplaces.
They have direct vents for incoming combustion air and flues or power flues for bringing combustion gases outside.
12. for Christmas
You can add a mantel to any built-in gas fireplace so there's plenty of room for stockings and wire.
What a finishing touch.
