Outdoor Gas Logs

Outdoor gas logs need a burner rated for outdoor use, which is a separate model from the indoor version even when the logs look the same. This collection spans stainless outdoor gas log inserts, outdoor vent-free burners and vented log sets with an outdoor burner option, in natural gas and propane.

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Outdoor Gas Logs Start With an Outdoor-Rated Burner

The outdoor rating belongs to the burner model, not the log style. Grand Canyon and Real Fyre sell their outdoor versions as separate stainless steel burners with an "-SS" suffix. Grand Canyon's price guide states its assembled 2- and 3-burner sets are for indoor use only. Majestic does the same with its Stadium sets, which come with an Outdoor option on the product page that ships a separate outdoor burner. So confirm that the version you order is the outdoor one, rather than assuming a log set works outside because the logs do.

Outdoor-Rated Still Means Out of Direct Weather

An outdoor rating is not a license to leave the burner in the open. Real Fyre's manual, for example, says that even its stainless outdoor burner must not be directly exposed to rain, wind or other weather when installed outside. Plan an outdoor fireplace with a roof or a firebox deep enough to keep the burner sheltered, and check the manual for your set before you build.

Stainless Inserts Built for an Outdoor Fireplace

Empire's Carol Rose inserts are built in stainless steel for outdoor fireplaces, with intermittent pilot ignition. The Carol Rose Harmony takes a decorative log set and the Carol Rose Loft takes decorative fire glass, both sold separately, so budget for the media when you compare. Monessen's Lumonessen is a vent-free burner designed for outdoor use, on a millivolt standing pilot that needs no electricity.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outdoor Gas Logs

Can I use indoor gas logs outside?

Not unless that exact model is rated for outdoor use. Makers sell outdoor versions as separate burners, such as Grand Canyon's and Real Fyre's stainless "-SS" models and Majestic's outdoor Stadium burners. Real Fyre confirms that installing a standard burner outside voids the warranty, so order the outdoor version.

What ignition do outdoor gas logs use?

It varies by model. Monessen's Lumonessen runs on a millivolt standing pilot that needs no electricity, while Empire's Carol Rose inserts use intermittent pilot ignition. The product page lists the control options for each set.

Do outdoor gas log inserts include the logs?

Not always. Empire's Carol Rose Harmony requires a decorative log set and the Carol Rose Loft requires decorative fire glass, both sold separately. Check what is included before you compare prices.

Can outdoor gas logs run on propane?

Most sets here come in natural gas or propane, chosen as an option at the order. A propane set needs a regulated supply, so plan the tank and regulator with your installer.

Can outdoor gas logs be left out in the rain?

No. Even an outdoor-rated burner should be sheltered: Real Fyre's manual says its stainless outdoor burner must not be directly exposed to rain, wind or other weather. A roofed outdoor fireplace or a deep firebox keeps the burner protected.

Do outdoor gas logs need a professional installer?

Yes. The gas connection, leak test and pressure check need a qualified installer or the gas supplier, outdoors as much as in, and local code may add requirements for an outdoor fireplace.