Real Fyre Gnarled Split Oak: a vented gas log set with twisted oak detail
The Real Fyre Gnarled Split Oak is a vented gas log set. It copies old split oak with knots, swollen grain, and heavy bark. The rough look suits rooms where straight, tidy logs feel too polished. It is a vented set, so it needs a real fireplace with a working chimney and burns with the damper open. You get the tallest and most natural flames, and most of the heat goes up the chimney. It comes in 24, 30, or 36 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 burner. The choices are the G45, the G45 in stainless steel for an outdoor fireplace, or the G46, which hides its controls. You also pick how it lights: by hand with a match on natural gas, with a knob and a pilot light that stays lit, or with a remote. A Fyreback, a steel panel that stands behind the fire, is optional. Comparing split oak looks? See the Real Fyre Rugged Split Oak vented gas log set. The Real Fyre Gnarled Split Oak ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: GSO-24 | GSO-30 | GSO-36
Burner Styles
- G4 Burner System
- G45 Burner System
- G45 Stainless Steel
- G46 Burner System
Product Sizes
- 24 Inches
- 30 Inches
- 36 Inches
Vented Burner Sizes and BTU Ratings
BTU Rating = BTU x 1000
BTU Rating = BTU x 1000 (G4-12″ = 25,000 BTUs)
** Check your local codes for your area requirements.
* For use with CHMJ-60, CHMJ-72, & RDP-60
FAQ
What does gnarled actually mean on this log set?
It means the GSO models the twisted, knotted character of old split oak: burled swells, irregular splits, and heavy bark texture, each log a hand-painted original taken from real wood samples. If straight, tidy logs feel too polished for your room, the Gnarled Split Oak brings the rough-sawn version of the look.
Is there a stainless steel burner option for the GSO?
Yes. Alongside the G4, G45, and G46 systems, the GSO is listed with the G45 in stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant build of the same vented burner. It is a common pick for hardworking fireplaces and damp coastal homes where plain steel would age faster.
Why does this set start at 24 inches?
The GSO run is 24, 30, and 36 inches with no smaller option; gnarled, full-bodied logs like these need room to read properly. If your firebox takes a 24-inch set or larger you are covered, while smaller openings are better served by one of Real Fyre’s compact stacks.
What does installing the GSO gas logs involve?
A qualified technician connects and tests the gas line and burner, verifies the damper is fixed open, then sets the GSO logs per the placement diagram. In an existing wood-burning fireplace it is typically a same-day job. The wider gas fireplace logs department has hearth accessories worth adding while you schedule the visit.
Is the GSO vented or vent-free?
Vented. It burns with the damper open and the flue doing its job, which is what allows the tall, loose, realistic flame the Designer Series is known for. If sealed-damper heating efficiency is your priority, that is vent-free territory, a different Real Fyre family with different rules and local-code considerations.
Why are the logs still radiating heat after shutoff?
Because refractory ceramic holds thermal mass. During a fire the GSO logs soak up heat, and once the burner valve closes they keep releasing it into the room for a while, much as masonry does. It is normal, pleasant, and a good reason to let the set cool fully before touching it.
Can ventless logs go into a vented fireplace?
Generally yes: where local codes allow vent-free products, a vent-free set may be installed in a vented firebox. The reverse is the rule that cannot bend, because a vented set like the GSO must never run without an open flue. Know which type you own before changing anything.