Duraflame | Environment - Burn cleanly with Duraflame firelogs and firestarters (2024)

FAQs

Do Duraflame logs burn clean? ›

Burns Cleaner Than Wood

Compared to a similar duration wood fire, a duraflame firelog emits: 80% less fine particles. 75% less carbon monoxide. 90% less hazardous air pollutants.

Additional logs may be added to extend the fire even longer, but never add more than ONE log per hour.

A duraflame firelog consumes 80% less material than a comparable duration wood fire, and burning firelogs instead of wood results in significantly fewer trees cut down for use as firewood.

Kiln-dried logs with less than 20% moisture are best for your log burner because your fire will start easily, the logs will burn hotter and for longer, and you will minimise the smoke emitted, which is much better for your health! The bonus is less soot left on your log burner so you can clean it less often!

"Yes, it's safe to cook or roast over wood that was started with any Duraflame firestarter product. Do not begin cooking, however, until the firestarter has completely burned away." Overall it is safe to do so although not sure of the flavors you will find after cooking.

On average, a single log can burn for about 2-4 hours, depending on its size and type of wood. To ensure a consistent warmth throughout the day, aim for a minimum of 4-6 logs in a 24-hour period. This conservative estimate will guarantee that your home stays comfortably heated without the fire burning out prematurely.

You shouldn't overload the space but use it as efficiently as possible. As a rule, a wood burner requires 2-3 logs per hour. “Most of us are familiar with putting kindling at the bottom of the fire, but this makes it more difficult for the fire to get going at the start, leading to an inefficient burn and more smoke.

A: Duraflame firelogs do not have a shelf life.

Duraflame Gold is specially formulated to produce bigger, brighter flames than regular 3 hour firelogs, providing a premium fire experience.

Research suggests that firelogs are more environmentally friendly than real firewood. According to experts, artificial firelogs produce 50% less smoke, 85% less carbon monoxide, and 70% less particulate matter than firewood.

Can you burn duraflame logs on no burn days? ›

The no-burn rule prohibits burning wood as well as manufactured fire logs, such as those made from wax or paper. Gas and other non-wood burning fireplaces are not restricted, the SCAQMD said. Fine particles in wood smoke, also known as particulate matter or PM2.

Be sure to read the instructions on the logs and follow them carefully. Use one log at a time and don't add another log until the fire is completely out. Never add an artificial log to a natural wood fire that is already burning. It could cause a flare-up.

Instructions: Without tearing, carefully pull on seam of wrapper to separate it from the log. Always start with two logs. Place the two logs on grate or fire pit in an X configuration, with the top log angling up.

This in turn will affect its performance, making it more likely for the product to break apart while burning and perhaps flare up. Therefore, we don't recommend that you cut the firelogs in half.

LESS SMOKE THAN REGULAR WOOD

Duraflame OUTDOOR Firelogs light faster and burn much more efficiently than regular wood, resulting in significantly less emissions per fire.

Duraflame Gold is specially formulated to produce bigger, brighter flames than regular 3 hour firelogs, providing a premium fire experience.

The Emission Rates in Table 3 indicated that the Duraflame Easy Time and Xtra Time products produced about twice as much carbon monoxide as the Conros Northland and Pine Mountain products.