2007-09-07 03:33:41 · 5 answers · asked by japbender 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Lava rocks are best for this. River rocks cannot withstand the heat and ca crack, even explode!
2007-09-07 03:39:30 · answer #1 · answered by J*Mo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
River Rock Gas Fireplace
2016-12-08 15:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
J*Mo is correct. River stones can contain small amounts of water and explode as steam bombs when heated. If you plan to use river stones, test them in an outside fire first- while keeping a safe distance! If they fail to explode, they are probably safe to use in your gas fireplace. Otherwise, lava rocks are a much safer idea.
2007-09-07 03:43:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am thinking river rocks are just plain rocks found in a river bed. I would dry them out and test them like the others said, but I am sure any rocks can withstand high heat.
2007-09-07 04:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by tubazrcool 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would not use any natural stones. Too much chance of air inside which could explode when heated. Break one open and you can see the air pockets.
2007-09-07 05:38:06 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋