We design and craft gas fire logs so authentic looking, they’re equally beautiful with or without a fire burning. And for those seeking a more contemporary look, Real Fyre also offers a wide range of stunning glass and stone designs.
Real Fyre brings you and your family all the warmth, comfort and beauty you’d ever wish for from a hearth place fire, without any of the drawbacks of wood burning fires.
Simply put, you won’t find gas fireplace products more beautifully designed and expertly engineered than Real Fyre. Many of our log designs are individually hand painted by craftsman and artists who have been mastering their artistry in our workshops for generations.
Once you understand the many advantages of gas fireplace products, you’ll be glad to know that Real Fyre offers more than 40 authentic styles of gas log sets, each exceptional beautiful, with or without the fire burning. And our beauty is not just skin deep. Beyond being the most realistic looking gas logs you can buy, Real Fyre gas fireplace products are also made of the finest materials and engineered to last.
Our unique process means a better fire from a log set that lasts longer.
Greater Compressive Strength allows for finer surface detailing, resulting in more realistic textures and finishes. It also enhances the durability of the logs, helping them withstand high temperatures and repeated use.
Lower Iron Content helps prevent oxidation, preserving the original color and appearance of Real Fyre logs over time for a more authentic and lasting beauty.
Higher Tenacity gives Real Fyre logs the ability to withstand higher heat over a longer period of time. The material used in Real Fyre logs has a higher Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE) of 2650 degrees which means Real Fyre logs won’t break down.
Better Rheology (Flow Rate) results in a smoother, more consistent log texture with fewer surface imperfections—often referred to as “bug holes”—and enhances overall log strength for lasting beauty and durability.
Higher Bulk Density provides greater radiant heat output, delivering more warmth while the fire is burning and continuing to emit heat even after the flames are off. This ensures a cozier, more efficient fireplace experience.
Steel Reinforcing Rods enhance structural integrity, helping each log withstand high temperatures and repeated use—ensuring years of durability and ageless beauty.
The Real Fyre Story
In 1949 an engineer named Robert Peterson reinvented fire.
Bob Peterson had recently relocated to the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California. Enjoying dinner at a favorite Pasadena restaurant one evening, he observed the owner and his staff devoting too much time working to keep the fire burning in the restaurant’s large fireplace, a focal point of the dining room.
Peterson was a natural inventor. You might say observing the restaurant owner’s all-too familiar struggle sparked an idea in Peterson’s head. He was quickly back at his workshop, intensely focused on solving the age-old problem of keeping a fire going without having to work hard at it. It wasn’t long before he had engineered a solution that would eventually become today’s gas burning fireplace.
Peterson took a prototype back to the Pasadena restaurant to demonstrate his new brainchild for the owner. The man was sold. Peterson’s gas fire logs were soon showing up in restaurants and lounges all around Southern California.
Peterson began producing gas log fireplace products in a small shop in Eagle Rock, California. One of his first employees, Vince Jankowski, was a skilled wood worker who knew just how to create a variety of exceptionally realistic looking range of log designs. Vince immediately began to make improvements in the manufacturing and visual appeal of the products. Striving for realism in the look of the logs, Vince innovated the concept of individually crafted logs, as opposed to a log stack cast as a single unit. He looked to nature for his inspiration, collecting wood logs of many varieties, shapes and sizes. He developed the Golden Oak gas log set, which quickly became the standard of the industry, and remains a best seller for the R.H. Peterson Company to this day. Soon, the creations of Bob Peterson and Vince Jankowski were being sold under the name Real Fyre Gas Logs.
Since the founders of Real Fyre created the first realistic gas log sets, our commitment to crafting the most beautiful and well-made gas fire products has never wavered. That dedication shows in every product—and brings lasting beauty and comfort to your home for years to come.
Our Purpose and Guiding Principles
Nothing compares to the experience of sharing the warmth of a fire. What can be more central to human connection and happiness than sharing a fire together? Real Fyre is dedicated to making that experience uncommonly beautiful, convenient, and pleasurable. That’s why over 75 years ago we pioneered natural looking gas fireplace products. And why today we still pride ourselves on providing the most beautiful hearth experiences you can have.
Integrity and quality are the cornerstones of everything we do and everything we make. What we build, we build for people who value quality and integrity as highly as we do. That’s why no one in the industry puts more artistry or engineering into the process of creating your gas fireplace products. That same unmatched attention to detail and performance is also evident in our business relationships and our customer service.
RH Peterson Family of Brands
For generations, the RH Peterson Company has brought warmth, beauty, and lasting value to homes across the globe with the finest barbecues, fireplaces, and outdoor living products available. Our reputation for superior quality is the result of decades of dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence—recognition that is well-earned and widely respected throughout the industry.
Whether it’s our premium Fire Magic Grills, the versatile and value-driven American Outdoor Grills, the industry-leading Real Fyre gas log sets, or the artfully crafted American Fyre Designs outdoor fire features, each product reflects the highest standards of design, engineering, materials, and craftsmanship. Every item we build is not only designed to elevate your space but also backed by our industry-leading customer service—ensuring a level of support and satisfaction as dependable as the products themselves.
