Monessen Beachcomber: vent free gas logs with a sun bleached driftwood look
The Monessen Beachcomber is a vent free gas log set for the fireplace you already have. It comes 18, 24, or 30 inches wide. Pick the size on the page. The logs are cast from Burncrete, Monessen’s tough casting material, with fine bark detail and sun bleached driftwood colors. The black Natural Blaze burner makes tall yellow flames over a glowing ember bed.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Vent free means it needs no chimney or vent pipe at all, and nearly all the heat stays in the room. Check your local code first, since some areas restrict vent free heaters. It puts out up to 37,000 BTU and heats up to 1,850 square feet. The price is for the logs. The burner is a required pick on the page, in millivolt or IPI. On the page you pick the size, the fuel, and the burner ignition. Millivolt means it has a standing pilot and needs no electricity, so it keeps working when the power is out. IPI means intermittent pilot ignition: it lights the pilot only when you turn the fire on, so no gas burns while the fire is off. Pick one on the page. You can add a hand held on and off remote or a touchscreen remote. Prefer an oak look? See the Monessen Highland Oak gas log set. The Monessen Beachcomber ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Features
Burncrete® Technology
Provides unparalleled detail and superior strength for lasting beauty.
IntelliFire® Plus
Monitors safe performance, saves fuel, and lets you program memory settings via intermittent pilot ignition system.
Natural Blaze Burner Technology
Exclusive Natural Blaze Technology produces instant dancing yellow flames and active ember bed
Vent-free Technology
Easy, affordable and attractive, vent-free gas fireplace logs are a perfect way to warm your space.
Specifications
SKU: BC18-R | BC24-R | BC30-R w/ NBST27-F
| Beachcomber 18 |
Beachcomber 24 |
Beachcomber 30 |
| 18 |
24 |
30 |
| IPI: 28-1/2″; MIL: 26″ |
IPI: 31″; MIL: 29″ |
IPI: 35″; MIL: 33″ |
| IPI: 17″; MIL: 17″ |
IPI: 17″; MIL: 17″ |
IPI: 17″; MIL: 17″ |
| IPI: 13″; MIL: 13″ |
IPI: 13″; MIL: 13′ |
IPI: 13″; MIL: 13″ |
| IPI: 20-1/4″; MIL: 18″ |
IPI: 25-1/4″; MIL: 22-1/4″ |
IPI: 25-1/4″; MIL: 25-1/4″ |
| Natural Gas or Liquid Propane |
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane |
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane |
| 28,000 NG / 27,000 LP |
37,000 NG / 36,000 LP |
37,000 NG / 36,000 LP |
| Up to 1,400 sq ft |
Up to 1,850 sq ft |
Up to 1,850 sq ft |
| Millivolt or IPI |
Millivolt or IPI |
Millivolt or IPI |
FAQ
What is Burncrete, and why are these logs cast from it?
Burncrete is Monessen’s proprietary casting material, used on this set in place of the refractory cement found elsewhere in the line. The company credits it with unparalleled detail and superior strength, which is a practical pairing: fine surface texture that makes each log convincing, backed by a material built to keep its beauty over many seasons of fires.
How does the Beachcomber bring the coast to a hearth?
Monessen calls it warmth with a graceful twist. Instead of the usual charred campfire look, the Beachcomber pairs serene colors and rich detail with an authentic stack, aiming for the tranquility of the shore rather than the deep woods. The result reads as an elegant complement to today’s home while still behaving like any vent-free log set underneath.
Which sizes reach the advertised 37,000 BTU?
The two larger ones. On natural gas, the 24-inch and 30-inch versions are each rated at 37,000 BTU, which is where the up-to figure on the page comes from, while the 18-inch runs 28,000 BTU. On propane the same three land at 36,000 and 27,000. Whichever length you choose, vent-free operation means the warmth is delivered to the room.
Can the ignition remember favorite settings?
Yes, if you order intermittent pilot ignition. That version runs on IntelliFire Plus, and programmable memory settings are one of its listed features, so the fire can come back the way you like it rather than starting from scratch every evening. The alternative millivolt ignition skips the electronics in favor of straightforward, no-frills operation.
Does the Beachcomber lean modern or traditional?
It threads the two. The stack itself is authentic and classically built, so it will not look out of place in an established masonry fireplace, but the serene coastal palette and graceful styling are what Monessen means by calling it an elegant complement to today’s home. If your room skews contemporary, this set flatters it more readily than a heavily charred look.
Can you get gas logs in a lighter, coastal palette?
You can; that is exactly the niche this set fills among Monessen gas logs. The Beachcomber trades standard dark-oak coloring for serene, coast-inspired tones with rich detail in every piece, cast in Burncrete for strength. Functionally you give up nothing: it uses the same Natural Blaze burner, comes in three sizes, and delivers up to 37,000 BTU.
Which sizes does the Beachcomber come in?
Three lengths: 18, 24, and 30 inches, so most fireplaces have a match. All of them run on either natural gas or liquid propane and offer the same choice between millivolt and intermittent pilot ignition, meaning the length you pick never locks you out of an option. Fit comes down to your firebox opening, and our team can help confirm it before you order.