How to Pick the Ideal Fireplace Insert Media to Fit Your Style
Similar to many other hearth appliances, fireplace inserts can feature different media types to customize their appearance. These types include logs, glass, artistic media, or none. Each type has its own appeal, but let's take a quick look to see which one will suit you and your fireplace insert.
- Logs: As you might expect, log media is popular for fireplace insert media. Log media typically consists of faux logs, made of ceramic fiber or refractory cement. As with true log media, faux logs come in various styles and sizes.
- Glass: What if you could have a rainbow in your fireplace insert? With glass media, you have the entire rainbow to choose from. Fire glass is specially treated, tempered glass that won't combust when heat and fire are applied. It comes in various sizes, shapes, and colors so that you can find exactly what works for you.
- Artistic Media: You may wonder what "artistic media" consists of. Well, consider it all the unique media that doesn't fit into the other categories. Some artistic media include cannonballs, coal baskets, and other metal art sculptures. These are perfect for a more contemporary space or if you want a pointed focal point in your fireplace insert.
- None: Fire media may sound like a hassle that you don't want. However, there are fireplace inserts without media as well! These inserts simply do their job, burning fuel without any additional bells and whistles.
Now that we've covered the different media types, you probably know exactly which one you want. Let's cover the blower situation next.
