[SGinTN]

We’re VERY close to building a house (TN) and was having this discussion with our builder who stated the pipe alone for wood burning is $2k. He said the way he insulates it, a gas fireplace unvented will be very toasty without allowing the heat escape (as it does with wood – I realize there are different methods but we wouldn’t be doing those, just the regular). We will be in an area without natural gas and I’m VERY aware of what they’re “saying” about gas/propane – but I immediately realized how much gas we can purchase just by saving on not doing wood burning fireplace (we will be putting one outside on the porch – I know, I know — some things are for practical and some things are for pleasure and at our age and as many years as we’ve worked and saved, by golly, we’re doing some pleasure, too!!). We aren’t in the Arctic Tundra and would probably survive indoors in the worst case scenario. Also, my husband speaks face to face with multiple people in multiple occupations in our area, one of which this week happened to be a person in the local propane industry (a higher up). When asked about gas, the guy acted as if all is well. They are building the largest Bucee’s near us, plan to open in June with 120 gas pumps. I would think that a business following trends (or fear?) wouldn’t be taking that chance. Of course, anything can change, but for now, I think we’ve covered our bases on gathering information and we’re going with propane. If things change, we’ll deal with it when the time comes.

• This reply was modified 1 year, 7 months ago by  SGinTN.

[SGinTN]

Nothing like them! So comforting. Good luck!