Gel Fireplace Inserts—Accessories For An Even More Realistic Look

Nov 10
09:04

2011

Ashley Woods

Ashley Woods

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One of the most beautiful additions to any home whether big or small is gel fireplaces. Aside from warming the house during the cold seasons, they also make great accessories in today’s homes. They are very stylish in a way that makes any living space very homey, warm, and comfortable. They also make wonderful décor around the house. Because they are ventless, they are perfect both for outdoor and indoor use. This means that they can be installed in any area of the house.

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You can find them in wall mounted or freestanding designs. Though they may not look like a traditional fireplace that comes with a chimney,Gel Fireplace Inserts—Accessories For An Even More Realistic Look Articles but they have the best accessories that resembles like real fireplaces. These accessories are included upon purchase of inserts. Ceramic logs and stones can make gel fireplaces regal. The logs do not burn and only absorbs heat from the flame that produced by the gel fuel.
The gel-based fuels are the primary source of real flame for this type of fireplaces. They are composed primarily by a bio ethanol substance which is the isopropyl alcohol and then mixed with a special thickener to create a gel. Commonly, three canisters are used to create realistic flames that can last for up to 3-4 hours. And just like a burning real log, they gels also crackles as they burn which makes it even more realistic and comforting to hear.
The gels are also very clean since they do not give out unpleasant and harmful fumes. They are also not the messy type since they do not produce ash or smoke. The crackling and popping sound of these gels as they burn come at a great surprise. Anybody using them would feel like they have the real thing since the ceramic logs can look like real firewood that burns eternally under the flame. If used for only a little amount of time, a snuffer plate can be used to extinguish the fire.
The gel fireplace inserts makes a wonderful accent to any home. They look so real that is hard to distinguish them from the real thing. These logs are made of high quality ceramics that can withstand high temperatures. These gel fireplace inserts are generally placed in front while the canisters are behind it.   They do not burn and they stay as they are when flames run around these logs. Hence, they create a wonderful and comfortable ambiance to any living space.