Real Fyre Golden Oak See Thru: a gas log fire for two rooms
The Real Fyre Golden Oak See Thru is a vented gas log set for a fireplace that opens into two rooms. The logs copy warm golden brown oak with natural bark. Their wood stack look suits a traditional room. It is made for a see through fireplace, one that opens into two rooms, and the logs are finished on both sides so both rooms get the same fire. 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 seven sizes, from 16 to 42 inches. 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 G45-2 see through burner, in plain or stainless steel. 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. Have a one sided fireplace? See the Real Fyre Golden Oak vented gas log set. The Real Fyre Golden Oak See Thru ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
SKU: R-2-16 | R-2-18 | R-2-20 | R-2-24 | R-2-30 | R-2-36 | R-2-42
Burner Styles
- G45-2 See-Thru Burner System
- G45-2 Stainless Steel Burner
Product Sizes
- 16 Inches
- 18 Inches
- 20 Inches
- 24 Inches
- 30 Inches
- 36 Inches
- 42 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
Why go see-thru with the Golden Oak?
Because a two-sided firebox deserves a flame you can watch from either room. The R-2 takes the Golden Oak, the Classic Series favorite known for its warm coloring and lifelike bark, and finishes it for dual-view fireplaces, so the fire reads as a complete natural wood stack whether you are seated in the living room or looking through from the far side.
Is a special burner required for a two-sided firebox?
Yes. The R-2 pairs with the G45-2, offered in standard or stainless steel, which is engineered specifically for see-thru installations. A single-sided vented burner would leave the fire biased toward one opening; the G45-2 spreads it so neither side feels shortchanged. Burner and logs are configured together when you order, in natural gas or propane.
Which widths does the see-thru Golden Oak cover?
The spec lists seven sizes, from 16 inches up to 42 inches, so the R-2 can dress anything from a compact opening to a wide dual-sided firebox. Measure carefully before ordering and step down a size when your opening lands between two options, since a vented stack needs breathing room around the burner.
Will this set actually warm both rooms?
Each face helps. The R-2 runs vented with the damper open, so it is primarily a visual fire, but its refractory ceramic logs soak up heat and radiate it outward from both sides while burning and after shutoff. Like other Real Fyre vented gas logs, treat the warmth as a welcome bonus rather than the main event.
Does this log set need electricity to operate?
Not necessarily. Match-lit and standing-pilot burner configurations run on gas alone, so the R-2 can keep burning when the house goes dark. If you choose an electronic ignition or a remote-ready control package for the G45-2, that ignition will depend on its power source, so pick the control style that matches how you plan to use the fireplace.
What is the trick to arranging a two-sided log stack?
Follow the placement diagram that ships with the R-2. Each piece has a molded position that keeps it away from direct burner impingement, which protects the finish from sooting, and on a see-thru set the layout matters twice over because both rooms see the stack. Resist freestyling; the engineered arrangement is what makes the fire look natural.
Should I expect any smell from a new gas log set?
A faint odor during the first few burns is normal as the ceramic finish cures, and with a vented set like the R-2 the open damper carries most of it up the flue. A persistent gas smell is different; that means shutting the set off and calling your installer. After break-in, the Golden Oak See Thru burns essentially odor-free.