Question from Ted
My daughter just bought a house and she was questioning the dura- flame logs versus natural wood. Which is more toxic.? They have a four-month-old baby and she’s concerned about the toxicity.
Lisa’s Answer
Surprisingly, independent test results show Duraflame burns cleaner than natural wood. They are made of compressed wood, plant and vegetable wax and natural fibers. They should be fine to use occasionally, but burning either engineered logs or natural wood gives off toxic combustion by-products and contributes to indoor air pollution. Good ventilation is important to carry the toxic gases and particles out of the house.
