Well from someone who has had all options out there.  Wood fireplaces are nice to look and smell but you lose a lot of heat up the chimney.  Pelet stove are great to heat with but not pretty and messy to clean same with wood burning wood stoves.  Gas fireplaces are clean and can produce heat even in a power outage. But finding a nice one is the battle.  My vote is for the gas but mainly for the heat and because it is clean

No brainer... wood.  

I, too, lost power for 24 hours and the cats and I huddled around my wood fireplace while the temperature in the house dropped steadily to a low of 7 degrees.  I put a not-quite-dry log on the fire, and smoke started filling the living room, so I had to fling open all the windows!  My neighbour tells me her living room stayed a balmy 15 degrees with her gas fireplace, so I'm considering switching.   So much easier!

Wood wood wood... and some more wood please!

As the proud owner of a sweet little Donbar fireplace that was installed when we gutted our house in Montreal 5 years ago, i can only tell you that it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. That first winter was so much warmer than i ever imagined it would be, which probably didn't make Mr Hydro Quebec any happier. Take it from a guy whose father, in his infinite wisdom, made the life changing decision to turn their 75 year old hand-crafted stone fireplace in the family cottage into a glorified Bunsen burner.... stick with the old school!!

Like they say......If it ain't broke, why try to make it better?

Flat out - it has to be wood.

gas fire comes in one smell and one colour.

Wood - you have your choices of wood which result in length of burn, aroma and the over all colour of the flame.

oak, maple, ash, beech, hornbeam, hawthorn, crab apple and wild cherry these are the true beauties.

The difference between gas and wood burning is great.

Gas - Baby Duck      Wood - 1952 Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux Blend

Keep in mind we have a history with the fire. it has kept us warm for thousands years most likely longer than that. Babies gave been born and lovers have been made beside the wood fire.

When you sit by a camp fire, some times the conversation stops and people just stare into flames. In my experience, that has never happened with gas.

Having had both over the years, I have to opt on the side of gas. In addition to the mess of cleaning, think you might agree if you had ever had the smell of an old wood fireplace  throughout your home on a humid day.  They might be nice to look at, but I think that is all that can be said of them

Nothing compares to the look and aroma of a wood burning fireplace. We've used our during power outage and it was wonderful.

I'm not a big fan of gas fireplace but I do love the eco friendly ones like the eco smart fire (ecosmartfirecom). They come in all sorts of beautiful shapes and sizes and can be placed anywhere in any room.

Wood is SO the way to go... half the fun is chopping it down!

being the hopeless romantic that i am, it's a no-brainer for me - wood all the way!  

TOTALLY wood burning.  Nothing like it!

Being from the older generation I do love a wood fireplace, BUT unless you are in an area where wood is available, makes it hard and expenseive.  ALSO, unless fireplace is vented properly, you do loose a lot of heat up the chimney.  BUT, unless you are in an area where gas is available gas is out.  So you will have to weigh your options, find which one suits you and your budget the best.

Gas....I like wood but it requires cleaning etc and as a senior this is not feasible...

I have had both, gas is instant heat and no mess. Wood is wonderful, cozy, lovely to look at, smells good, and very MESSY.  

We own a small Inn in the Pretty River Valley which is in a country setting on the Niagara Escarpment overlooking the pristine beauty of the Pretty River Valley. .  All of our rooms have wood burning fireplaces and we have been faced with the challenges of sourcing good firewood, cleaning fireplaces and chimneys, helping guests start fires, ets.  Lots of extra work,  so when ew expanded we had decided to go with gas fireplaces in the new rooms.  When we discussed this with several of our regular guests there was a unanimous outcry - they told us  ' we have gas fireplaces in the city - we want wood-burning because of the ambiance and the warmth and the romanticism , it is one of the  things that makes a getaway special'.   Conclusion - gasfireplace are for expediency but a real woodburning firplace can't be beat for ambience and comfort.  Needless to say that we changed our plans and installed woodburning fireplaces!

Have had both but prefer gas. You can put it on at the flick of a switch, saves time and energy, and works in a power outage. Our wood fireplace was hardly used except for special occasions. Don't forget about electric. Doesn't need to be vented. Can be put in any room and you can take it with you when you leave.

Well we have a wonderful wood burning fireplace in our livingroom, and just love it, but plan on adding a gas one to the family room,just for a alternative .

We have had both wood and gas in our home.  For myself wood is wonderful.  Messy but so much more comforting on a cold winter day.  There is just something so inviting about the smell and crackle of a real fire burning. The whole house becomes just a draw to stay home and enjoy when the fire is burning.  And because we live in the country with lots of snow.  When the hydro goes out we are warm.  

For me...it's wood...I don't care about the heat factor....a wood burning fireplace for me is an enjoyable experience to come home to on a snowy winter night.  Gas, just doesn' have the same feel.

I love my wood fireplace - most of the time I just burn those fireplace logs - no mess, no smell.  When our pipes burst last winter, it kept me warm.  I was shopping for a new home but all fireplaces were gas and to me they have no soul - I would just as soon do without if I can't have woodburning.

Both gas and electric fireplaces are a total waste of energy, and your hard earned dollars.

We have had both and wood is the only way we would go.  Gas is a piece of glass with a flame, nothing warm and cozy about that.  

A good woodie beats bad gas any day of the week.

I have to say gas gets my vote.  Wood is just so messy, and stinky.  It leaves your house smelling stale.  When you out shopping you can always tell the people who have a wood burning fireplace.  They smell bad, its gets into their clothing, hair.  Not to mention the air pollution outside.  Take note that new homes been built do not have wood burning fireplaces.  Thing of the past!

I'd prefer anything but wood. Clean your furniture once and draperies and you will see the how much smoke is left behind from wood and the smell. It's gas for me, I have had both.

Wood buring stoves are the best. During a power failure a few years ago I lit up the fireplace every morning and the children had a warm toastie room to sit in and eat a hot breakfast, If you do not have a natural gas BBQ or kitchen stove, the wood burning fireplace is ideal for cooking.

As a senior living in northern BC where wood is readily available, I plan to install a wood stove (fireplace door) as soon as I can afford it.  We went through a power outage 2 years ago that lasted 22 hours in town, but 4 days to a week just out of town. That was in the fall, when the temperatires hovered around 0 degrees C.  It was uncomfortable, but had it happened when the temperatures were -30 as we experienced just before Christmas, things would have been pretty frozen up.  I view a wood appliance as an emergency back up, which provides great peace of mind.  Having had wood before, as the only form of heat, I do not think maintenance would be beyond my capabilities as a senior!

Wood is by far the best - for many reasons.  It produces better heat, smells wonderful, and you can spread the ashes on your driveway & sidewalks afterwards.  And, in the spring just shovel them into your garden to mix with the soil.  

Having not tried gas I can't say much about it but nothing beats the crackle of nice wood burning fireplace let me tell you!! Very Romantic!!!

I vote for gas-we have gas fireplace,cooking stove and hot water heater so if there is a power outage we are cozy and warm.  We also opted for an electric fireplace in the LR the new dimplex ones are very realistic.  The gas fireplace we have is a stand alone fire box type they are much more efficient then the built in fireplace.  

Natural gas and propane gas are extremely polluting.  We refuse to have them in our home.  We just bought a new house and before moving in my husband removed the gas furnace, stove, hot water heater and ductwork.  Then he rewired the house for electric baseboard heating and electronic thermostats.  We have a wood burning fireplace in the family room and enjoy it very much.  However we would NEVER cut down a tree!  We collect people's prunings as they put them out for collection and use that to burn in our fireplace.  The ashes we spread over the yeard to reduce excess soil acidity.  If people only knew HOW polluting gas is, they would refuse to have it in their homes, as we did.

I have to agree with the majority -- wood wins hands down. I have both wood and gas and there's nothing like a wood-burning fireplace. It's so comforting and cozy on a cold winter night -- or day. To be honest, when I moved in I thought I was going to convert my wood-burning to gas. After enjoying the very first time, I wished I had a wood-burning fireplace in every room.

WOOD - the only way to go

We have electric heating throughout the house, and I want a fireplace in case of power outage - but for the comfort and convenient, I want a gas fireplace for sure.  Wood is nice and available, but very polluting as well and very messy and a lot of work.  Plus if you don't clean, the smell of smoke permeates throughout the house - yuk!

Despite the mess, wood. You get the crackling, the smell, the variations in flames.  It's a much more comforting experience than gas.

I have both in my house & WOOD is the way to go.  The gas one never seems to heat up the room like the wood one does in another area of our house.  The gas is a big waste of money as it takes 2 or more hours to heat the room where wood is there in 1/2 an hour.  I'd rather be warm & deal with the little bit of mess once a week than have a gas one that is only there for the looks.

I have had all 3 types of fireplaces. Wood, gas & electric.

There is nothing nicer to look at, or the smell of, wood burning in the fireplace. You have the cost of wood, disposal of ashes, cleaning out the chimney (fire, soot & creosote) for safety, cleaning the stone or brick face from smoke residue.

Gas is cleaner, more adjustable heat, pilot light can be turned out during summer months when not in use, efficient and just as enjoyable.

Electric is very close to gas, clean, remote control, adjustable heat as well as "no heat" at all, flaming logs only.

In a rustic setting, (cottage etc..) I'd probably opt for wood. I have both gas & electric in my home now and honestly, they both are excellent.

I also would not have a home without a fireplace. Not just for the fire & ambiance, but I'm a Xmas freak and the mantle & hearth are a huge statement in my home during the festive season.

I read with interest Dianne's comments aboput gas and propane polluting and wood being so much better.  I have to disagree as someone with allergies, there is nothing worse than the smell of wood burning and polluting the air we breathe and the people who do not use wood that is properly cured and tend to use cuttings really make it hard for some of us to breathe.

Living in northern Alberta where we can experience minus 60 below, a wood heating stove is the only way to go.  I keep a pot of water on mine with cut up apple and cinnamon sticks in it for a lovely sent.  Of course properly cured wood is a key factor to having less ash, less smoke and more ambience.  Course if the power goes out, it's a great place to heat a meal, a pot of coffee and helps keep the pipes from freezing.  Not too mention the exercise in cutting and splitting a couple of cords of wood thro the spring and summer.

I've also done condo living in lower mainland of BC and we had a gas fireplace.  Pretty, convenient, but just not the same.

Wood wins with me.

Has anyone ever considered the insurance issue of wood burning fireplaces?I heard of people turned down for insurance because of safety reasons.Or you could pay higher premiems.

I have had both, and I'll stick with wood, thank you.  We installed a 3-sided gas fireplace in our old house, and the darned thing caused a fire!  Even after that was cleaned up, and replaced, we could never get a flame more than 3 inches high out of it without causing too much heat in the room!  Now, in our current house, we have a good ol' wood burner, with muffin fans in the top of it, to circulate the heat.  The scent of woodsmoke is addictive, and reminds me of years of campfires with my boys.  *sigh*

Wood ash makes a great additive for composters, which in the end, makes for robust plants and lush gardens.  Growing your own food is the very best way to ensure  a healthy diet for your family.  

We live year round in cottage country, where everyone has a wood burning fireplace or stove.  The smell of woodsmoke in the evening is a welcome portent of fall.  It is a gentle sign that the hectic summer season is over, and the crowds have retreated back to the city, leaving us to relax and enjoy the peaceful natural nirvana around us.

I've had both (twice each), and found each time I much preferred the wood burner, in spite of the mess.  Maybe the fans weren't strong enough with the gas fireplaces (they came with the houses) but with the wood burners I could sit anywhere in the room and feel the heat, but with the gas they just looked pretty - and the heat was only within three feet of the flue!

Wood for sure.. nothing like the sound of a fire... just get some nice glass doors and your set.

I've had gas and wood and still prefer the wood although it is more work, gas just doesn't cut it once you've had the real thing. It's like laminate or hardwood flooring... gotta have the real thing.

those who have smoke problems just don't know how to use the fireplace or their fireplace needs fixing.

yes it's messy and yes it's work,but n o t h i n g beats wood!

Wood !! it's the only way to go.

But sometimes I pass gas, and it can get messy.

I love wood, but wouldn't burn it other than in a airtight stove.  I had one that re-burned the smoke so it looked like someone smoking a cigarette in my chimney.  Only hassle was getting enough wood for the winter months!  As to gas fireplaces, they are cheaper to operate and burn more efficiently -- also no cleanup and no smoking your neighbours out !  

Pellet-- all the way. We have a beautiful looking fireplace that we installed in our livingroom last year. It turns on with a thermostat, is super easy to clean, and if the power ever goes out it is hooked up to batteries powered by the sun. The heat from it is fantastic, and the flames are great to look at too. December here was unbelievably cold and our furnace hardly came on. Pellet is the way to go!!

I heat with primarily wood in my home and despite the clean-ups frequently necessary I would NEVER change.  I live in a very rural part of Mont Tremblant rea and we lost power for 5 days this year.  My stove provided Heat-Food-and a nice place to sit and chat with my family.This is the first year I am using Eco-Friendly wood and it certainly helps with clean-up (less waste) and BTU output.  so far $ for $ it is way less expensive than electic or gas

I have a wood burning fireplace and I have used a gas one and I agree with some people that gas is better because no clean up, no cutting wood, no loss of heat in the back of the house and yes in a power outage it still can work.

Well - there's no contest!  WOOD of course.....we have just bought a beautiful, energy-efficient Osburne wood stove and are really looking forward to getting it installed soon.....here in the beautiful South Shuswap we tend to have some power outages and it has been a very cold, snowy, winter so far.  We had a power surge and our electric fireplace was zapped, so it doesn't give off heat, but it can still make some pretty flames, but nothing beats cutting the wood yourself with your own chainsaw & bringing it home in your own truck.  As retired Canadians we really need to get outside & get some exercise anyway.

While flicking a switch would be the simplest and perhaps most convenient, a major reason I want a fireplace is to save energy and lower our gas bills, so I would have to say wood all the way!

Wood fireplaces are definitely wonderful!  The crackling of the wood is one of the best parts... however, I think the wood fires should be limited to bonfires (outside).  In our community, wood fires in fireplaces are banned because of the smoke, debris and pollution.

I like the idea of the new fireplaces that burn with the clean fuel that you buy (just can't remember what it is called).  They come in so many different shapes and sizes and can be installed anywhere as they don't need ventillation.  Because of this, they are good for apartments or condos too!

Wood fireplaces are definitely wonderful!  The crackling of the wood is one of the best parts... however, I think the wood fires should be limited to bonfires (outside).  In our community, wood fires in fireplaces are banned because of the smoke, debris and pollution.

I like the idea of the new fireplaces that burn with the clean fuel that you buy (just can't remember what it is called).  They come in so many different shapes and sizes and can be installed anywhere as they don't need ventillation.  Because of this, they are good for apartments or condos too!

MY husband and I have been burning wood for 20 years. We live on an acreage and have many sources for wood including deadfall on our own land. We cut,split cord, in doing so we enjoy the great outdoors and get exercise as well.Heating 3000 sq. ft. requires the use of two stoves and planning ahead. It smells wonderful, saves on the gas bill and our guests love it. Heat efficient stove inserts are available for fireplaces which cuts down on heat loss  through chimney and many are up to date as far as pollution control. Wood all the way, it is also a renewable resource.

After many years of having a wood f/place we are converting to a gas one!     Reason, we seldom use it and thus it has caused BIG problems with the exterior  'brick'  on our chimney.  It has been  repaired/replaced  numerous times now and we are at the point we cannot find matching bricks let alone want to tally up what it has cost us over the years.   Romance and a real fire can come with an unexpected price and oh yes I get plenty of exercise as is...... SMILES      

Hello to all ! Greetings From Poland. very Good Page !

We are contemplating changing from gas to wood.  In our previous house we installed a wood stove and although I loved the heat and the feel, I hated the non-stop mess.  My husband is more for the wood in this new (to us) house than I am.  I just dread the cleanup factor.  We're now trying to decide between 2 designs for wood inserts - both of which would require tearing out the existing mantle and replacing it with who knows what.  Any suggestions?

Hello to all ! Great site. I am new here greetings to all from Poland.

I think it all depends on where you are. New houses are still being built with wood burning fireplaces. I'm in Georgia and recently built a new house. I have a wood burning fireplace but b/c hit doesn't get that cold here, I doubt if I'll ever use it. I like it for decor and plan on placing a candelabra inside.

I live in an old area with lots of woodburning fireplaces, and on a typical winter's day I'm side because all the airpolution from those fireplaces trigger asthma attacks. Wood burning is fine if you are the only one doing it, but if you live in a suburban area, its poisionous (California has banned them now for years for this reason). To me, the person who burns wood is like a cigarette smoker -- gives them contentment well hurting the rest of us.

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