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How Ember Wool Makes Your Fireplace Complete

How Ember Wool Makes Your Fireplace Complete

Ember wool glowing beneath gas logs
ember wool

If you haven't heard of ember wool, you may have heard of this cotton-like product by other names such as glowing embers, ceramic embers, or just plain ole' embers. Ember wool is an important but often overlooked product for the fireplace. Ember wool is tightly wound ceramic fibers that glow when heated and often cover empty space along the burner pan or tube.

The quick video below shows how ember wool enhances the flame bed and where it typically sits in the burner area.

About the Author

Collin Champagne

With over 13 years in the industry, Collin is a National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certified technician and managed content for the eFireplacestore and eCanopy brands. He has achieved the highest NFI certification possible as a Master Hearth Professional and is certified in all three hearth appliance fields: wood, gas, and pellet. With experience with sales and in-field installations, his expertise shines through his technical knowledge and way with words.

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