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In design, every application and desired end is different. If I had painted the sides black, you would not see as clearly the glass/fireplace side break. I wanted to see that. I chose the contrast. Some people may prefer the blending of those colors, but that is why design is custom tailored to each application.

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Yes I did. You can choose to put glass or a fireplace lava rock on top that is less costly to fill the area.

Obstructions can definitely affect your final flame outcome. The glass wouldn't have as much, but the logs force the flame to go around them. Sometimes it's better to have the flame go up and have the log just barely touch the flame. That would help with the output. You can also try lowering the amount of sand/glass above the burner to bring the logs lower.

This fireplace is manually lit so there is not a continuous burning pilot.

I'm sorry it's been so long, I don't recall the brand. Brand isn't critical in the fire glass.

Yes it can, but you have to be aware of slight differences. Propane is a liquid and I wouldn't advise having as high of material. It will collect in the bottom. It will also burn a bit longer after shutoff for the same reason.

The fire is produced by the gas running in the gas line, just like you would have fire around a fake log set supplied by a gas line. It might seem odd that gas is going through the sand and glass, but gas is much smaller and can flow through that material. Gas will naturally rise being lighter than air.

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I put a bit more in to cover with a slope. Depending on your style, if you can leave access without covering it and still get a nice effect, then it might not be worth it. If you need to cover it, then I think that might be a good idea. I've not done that type of change yet.

I've not experienced that yet.

It's up to you and the climate you live in and what's around your fireplace, if you would like to take your doors and mesh off. If it's gas, then you don't have as much concern over embers. If natural burning, I would leave at least minimum the mesh to catch that. Glass is really meant to control heat or airflow when you aren't using the fireplace. Newer fireplaces are not designed to take the glass off. They pull air in from outside, combust behind the glass and exit out without air exchange in your home. It's a different type of system.

It can be done, but it is much trickier. You need to watch vent holes in the floor around the flame and be sure to not cover them. You also have to make sure you don't overload it from a heat standpoint. It's a bit too complicated to do via this message system. There are companies out there that can help with that.

You sure can. Just set them right on top! I love the fireshapes as well.

Thank you! One more question does your burner have a mesh cover? Or is it open

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@@maryplissey8162 The burner does not have a mesh on top.

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With a gas fireplace, the combustion is the burning of the gas and requires an open flue. You are not actually burning the glass. If it was the fake logs inside, you are not burning the log either, but would still require the open flue.

Yes you can turn off and turn on the gas. This is fireplace sand available from fireplace stores both web and brick and mortar.

The sand is processed and sold specifically for fireplaces. Your local store or online website for fireplace materials sells it.

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I have not noticed a difference in heat output.

@@NextInDesignInteresting. A lot of these things are marketed as radiating much more hest.

@@BrainToMush Heat is a result of combustion. If you don't change the air flow into the room, like how some sealed units have blowers, then your heat into the room won't be different because it still flows up the flue. Open gas fireplaces are not designed for that though and just emanate heat into the room. I doubt anyone has ever accurately measured that claim.

Hi, Yes you can put fireglass directly over that. If you are trying to do a higher build up of material, there are also volcanic fire rocks you can put under that is less expensive than the glass. Just make sure all the materials are rated for fireplace use.

The direct vent can be a bit trickier to get in and work on. You can do it, but you have to make sure you don't block air flow through the floor and/or sides when placing glass. I've also added shapes in when I've taken out logs. In cases where you have to leave gaps, a darker glass is better because the gaps aren't so noticeable.

@@NextInDesign thanks, are shapes something to leave a gap? I'm not familiar.

@@user-yk3fg9ss5t There are shapes like cones, cylinders and balls you can add as decorative objects in a fireplace. Rasmussen makes them. Pretty cool for another layer of design. If you use them, be sure not to block air flow.

@@NextInDesign thank you and keep safe! Will look into it.

@@NextInDesign Is it possible to make a video showing us how ? I also have direct vent fireplace with pilot light..

You don't have to use sand. If you want to fill the lower area though, sand is less expensive than the glass

Glass coverings can be aesthetic and functional for gas inserts. Remember you have a flue going outside. If you want a more energy efficient fireplace, the glass allows you to close off to the outside air a bit more. This is especially true if you don't have a damper that you open and close inside your flue. If you aren't worried about drafts, then you could remove this glass from your gas fireplace insert.

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This fireplace has a gas line with a valve outside the firebox. This allows for turning on and off without being under the glass. You'll have to be careful if you have a starter in your box.

This type of style is really designed for a gas burner system, not a wood log burning fireplace. You could probably put the glass under your log stand, but all the ashes would fall down into the glass and not be cleanable. I would not recommend that. Sorry.

@@NextInDesign Many thanks for your reply.

Hi! You can either purchase through us or a local fireplace store near you would have materials as well. Let me know if you would like me to give you a call to go over your material list.

The color of the flame is due to how hot the flame is. The sand or glass will not change the color. I would be very interesting if it did though.

It is more similar to play sand in texture/size, but it is specifically for fireplaces. Do not use play sand.

NextInDesign so you used silica sand?

Where do we find this black sand?

This was a natural gas log set before as well. You should not have a problem doing it. You'll will need to build the sand up to cover the burner.

Konni, I have not tried that yet. The ability to remove the front glass will depend on your exact model. I'd talk to a local fireplace shop if you aren't certain.

Sorry to hear that Sylvia. Good point about the glass. We've done a number of installs and always bought from a quality glass line and not had that issue. I wonder if there are different types of glass that are more prone to that.

Sherry, you'll need to clarify by what you mean "gas logs don't work anymore". Is that aesthetically or they won't light?

The pilot won't stay lit. Sorry I've been so long.

If the pilot isn't staying lit, you need to talk with a local fireplace company to sort that out first. The logs and glass are both decorative on top of the working mechanism of the fireplace.