Real Fyre Charred Gnarled Split: a vent free gas log set with knotted, split wood
The Real Fyre Charred Gnarled Split is a vent free gas log set. The logs copy gnarled, split timber with charred, knotted bark. Their storm fallen wood look suits a rustic room. It is vent free, which means the burner burns clean enough to run with the damper closed, so the heat stays in the room. It still goes inside a real fireplace, and vent free logs are not allowed everywhere, so check your local code first. It comes in 16, 18, 24, or 30 inch sets. Measure your firebox at the front, at the back, and front to back, and if you land between two sizes, take the smaller set.
Each log is molded from a real piece of wood, cast in a ceramic made for high heat with a steel rod inside, and painted by hand. The price is for the logs only. On the page you pick natural gas or propane and add the G10 burner, plain or stainless steel. You also pick how it lights: with a manual control, with a remote that sets the flame height, or with that remote plus electronic ignition. Glowing coals fill the ember bed, and their glow shows through the burned through front log. A Fyreback, a steel panel that stands behind the fire, is optional. Prefer lighter wood? See the Real Fyre Charred Alpine Birch vent free gas log set. The Real Fyre Charred Gnarled Split ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: CHGS-16/18 | CHGS-24 | CHGS-30
PRODUCT SIZES
- 16/18 Inches
- 24 Inches
- 30 Inches
BURNER STYLES
Vent-Free Burner Sizes and BTU Ratings
BTU Rating = BTU x 1000
BTU Rating = BTU x 1000 (G8E-16″ = 20,000 BTUs)
FAQ
What is distinctive about the Charred Gnarled Split?
Twist and grain. The CHGS logs are sculpted as gnarled, split-faced timber, so you get exposed interior wood texture wrapped in charred, knotted bark, the most sculptural profile among the G10 log styles. It is the set to pick when you want the fire to look storm-fallen rather than neatly stacked.
What does the ember bed add to this set?
Depth and glow. Beneath the gnarled split logs, a large ember bed lit with Bryte Coals throws a low, banked-fire shimmer, and the burnt-open detailing on the front piece lets that glow flicker through the stack. The effect is a fire that reads hot even at lower flame settings.
Can the damper stay closed while the CHGS burns?
Yes. This is a vent-free set, so it is designed to run with the damper shut and keep its heat in the room instead of sending it up the chimney. Confirm vent-free appliances are permitted by your local codes before installing, as a few jurisdictions limit them.
What actually drives the cost of a gas log set?
Size first: a CHGS-30 carries more ceramic than a CHGS-16/18. Then the burner system, the fuel configuration, and whatever control options you add. Media upgrades and accessories move the number too. Judge value by the ceramic quality and the burner engineering rather than the sticker alone.
Which set sizes does the CHGS come in?
Three sets: CHGS-16/18, CHGS-24, and CHGS-30, each matched to its G10 burner. Firebox front width, back width, and depth determine the right one, and the smaller set wins whenever you fall between sizes, since vent-free clearances are non-negotiable.
What is a ventless gas log set, simply put?
Ceramic sculptures of real timber arranged over a gas burner. In the CHGS case, that means refractory ceramic castings of gnarled split wood with steel rods inside, sitting on a vent-free G10 system that heats the room as it burns. The Real Fyre vent-free collection covers the brand’s full range of looks.
Could I run this set on a covered patio?
No. The CHGS and its G10 burner are listed for indoor fireplaces only. Real Fyre builds separate outdoor-approved vent-free systems for exterior spaces; if a patio fire is the goal, start with those rather than trying to adapt an indoor set.