Homeowners face this common dilemma in firsthand experience, given the multiple opinions prevailing over this one. Here, we simply let you understand when you need which one for your new gas fireplace. Along with its decorative feature, a gas fireplace does fulfill your heating needs in an alluring way. Making its way, the natural gas fireplaces still have an edge over propane gas because of easy availability, environmentally-friendly options, and inexpensive costs. As the tension ensues between vented & vent-free natural gas logs, we suggest you answer the following questions: 1. Do you have a chimney? 2. Do you admire “real” heat? Now, if you have a chimney and do not require “heat” as a major source from the gas fireplace, we recommend you have the vented gas logs for installation. The “realistic” looking vented gas logs unfortunately aren’t for heating purposes. Other than that, they are less efficient (though more efficient than wood-burning fireplaces) and emit more ...