Empire Flint Hill 18-Inch Ceramic Fiber Gas Log Set, 5-Piece

The Flint Hill log set pairs a 5-piece ceramic fiber log arrangement with Empire's vent-free contour burner in one complete, installation-ready package. At 18 inches and 10,000 BTU, it's sized for real supplemental warmth rather than mere decoration — though it handles that part well, too.

Dual-rated for both vent-free and vented use, it adapts to your fireplace rather than demanding you adapt to it. Install it vent-free for full heat delivery into the room, or place it in a vented fireplace with the damper blocked open when you simply want the ambiance of a live flame without worrying about combustion efficiency. Either way, the ceramic fiber logs hold up to repeated heating cycles without cracking or fading the way lesser materials tend to do over time.

The millivolt control system means this log set operates completely independently of household electricity — no power outlet required, no batteries to replace mid-winter. A standing pilot light keeps ignition immediate, and manual variable flame height control lets you dial the fire up or back depending on the mood (or the thermostat reading down the hall). The on/off switch keeps operation straightforward, without unnecessary complexity.

Perhaps the most practical specification here: a minimum firebox depth of just 12 inches. The full minimum firebox opening is 28 inches wide at the front, 17 inches at the rear, 12 inches deep, and 17 inches tall — a footprint that accommodates a wide range of existing masonry and solid-fuel-burning fireplaces. If your current fireplace has felt too shallow for a gas log set, this one deserves a second look.

Bedroom certification is another specification worth noting. Not every gas log set earns it — it reflects a tested and verified standard for oxygen depletion and emissions performance in occupied sleeping spaces. That said, always follow local codes and installation guidelines; certification is a floor, not a substitute for good judgment.

Important: once this burner is installed, the fireplace is no longer for wood or solid fuel. It's a gas appliance from that point forward. The complete system weighs 21 pounds, and installation is designed for solid-fuel-burning and masonry fireplaces using the Empire Contour Burner system.

At $835.00, the Flint Hill represents a considered choice — one that prioritizes genuine functionality (a working pilot, variable flame, bedroom-grade certification) over cosmetic shortcuts.

• 5-piece ceramic fiber log set, 18-inch configuration
• 10,000 BTU vent-free contour burner — propane (LP)
• Dual-rated: vent-free or vented installation
• Bedroom certified for use in occupied sleeping areas
• Fits fireplaces as shallow as 12 inches deep
• Minimum firebox: 28" (W front) x 17" (W rear) x 12" (D) x 17" (H)
• Millivolt controls operate without household electricity
• Standing pilot light for immediate, reliable ignition
• Manual variable flame height control
• On/off switch included
• Complete log set and burner package — no additional burner purchase required
• Designed for solid-fuel-burning and masonry fireplaces
• Ships at 21 lbs