Gas Log Wood Types
Oak Logs
- Most popular wood type in gas log sets.
- Typically found throughout the US and Europe.
- Logs will usually have a medium brown coloration.
- Other coloration options include Red Oak, Golden Oak, Frosted Oak, and more.
- Available in traditional, charred, campfire, and split log styles.
- Offered by all gas log brands.
- Shop Oak Gas Logs.
Pine Logs
- Logs have a reddish-brown or medium brown coloration.
- Typically found along the West Coast and Rocky Mountains.
- Available in traditional, charred, campfire, and split log styles.
- Brands: GasLogGuys, Empire Comfort Systems, Hargrove, Peterson Real Fyre, and Rasmussen Pine Gas Logs.
- Shop Pine Gas Logs.
Birch Logs
- Logs have a white or off-white coloration.
- Typically found in the Northeast, specifically New England.
- Available in traditional and campfire styles.
- Brands: Peterson Real Fyre, Rasmussen, and Empire Comfort Systems Birch Gas Logs.
- Shop Birch Gas Logs.
Driftwood Logs
- Logs will have a gnarled or twisted appearance.
- Typically found in beach and lake areas.
- Complements a coastal décor.
- Available in traditional, charred, campfire styles.
- Brands: Peterson Real Fyre and Rasmussen Driftwood Gas Logs.
- Shop Driftwood Gas Logs.
Juniper Logs
- Logs have a reddish-brown coloration with large, circular grain patterns.
- Typically found along the West Coast and in deserts.
- Available in traditional and campfire styles.
- Shop Grand Canyon Juniper Gas Logs.
Cedar Logs
- Logs have a reddish coloration.
- Typically found in the Central US and East Coast.
- Available in charred styles.
- Shop Peterson Real Fyre Cedar Gas Logs.
Sassafras Logs
- Logs have a light to medium brown coloration.
- May have an orange or olive hue.
- Typically found in the Central US and East Coast.
- Available in traditional styles.
- Shop White Mountain Hearth Sassafras Gas Logs.
Hickory Logs
- Logs have a light to medium brown coloration with a red tone.
- Typically found on the East Coast.
- Available in charred and campfire styles.
- Shop Monessen Hickory Gas Logs.
Modern Alternatives
If you have a fireplace set up to run gas but your décor is a much more modern style, there are modern alternatives to traditional gas logs. These options use glass or shaped refractory ceramics to create a contemporary ambiance in your fireplace.
Fire Glass
- Contemporary alternative to gas logs.
- Tempered glass reflects the flame for a radiant sparkle.
- Available in blacks, blues, browns, gold, clear, and multi-color colorations.
- Brands: Golden Blount, Peterson Real Fyre, and Rasmussen Alterna.
- Shop Fire Glass Sets.
Fire Gems
- Unique alternative to gas logs.
- Tempered and tumbled glass formed into a gem shape.
- The smooth, round gem surface reflects the flame in a brilliant sparkle.
- Available in blacks, blues, oranges, and clear colorations.
- Shop Peterson Real Fyre Gem Sets.
Fire Balls
- Provides a sleek and modern alternative to gas logs.
- Fire Balls are made from refractory ceramics with a sturdy steel reinforcement.
- Available in several colors, including gray, white, brown, and black.
- Shop Rasmussen FireBalls Sets.
Deorative Geo Shapes
- Bold and artistic alternative to gas logs.
- Several shapes included in the sets, including cones, squares, and pyramids.
- Made from refractory ceramics with a sturdy steel reinforcement.
- Available in several colors, including gray, white, brown, and black.
- Shop Rasmussen Geo Shape Sets.
Fire Stones
- Bold alternative to gas logs.
- Patterned from natural stones for a rustic feel.
- Available in several color combinations for a unique appearance in your fireplace.
- Made from refractory ceramics with a sturdy steel reinforcement.
- Shop Rasmussen Fire Stone Sets.
If you need help deciding, call one of our gas log experts at 1-877-743-2269!