Are you building a building a vacation cabin in the woods or in the mountains? Is it too far off the grid to connect to local gas lines for heat? If so, you'll likely need to keep a tank on your property to power the cabin's furnace. Your two primary fuel choices are either oil or LP gas, also commonly known as propane or butane. While is a common choice, there are many reasons why you may want to consider propane. Here are three of the biggest reasons why propane may make the best fuel for your cabin's new furnace:

The furnaces and tanks can be discreet. You may have limited space to work with in and around your cabin. You also may not want to have a large exterior gas tank in the middle of your scenic view. If either of those is true for you, then propane could be a good choice. Propane furnaces come in a variety of sizes and can sometimes be much smaller than oil-burning furnaces. That means you can often fit a propane furnace into the tightest of spaces.

Also, local ordinances will likely prohibit you from burying an oil tank, as a leak could do serious damage to the surrounding soil. However, most areas will allow you to bury a propane tank, which will keep the tank out of your view. If you can't or don't want to bury it, you can also get a tank that's small enough to be hidden. Unlike most oil tanks, propane tanks often come in very small sizes, which make them easy to conceal with bushes or other landscaping elements.

It dissipates into the air. Propane naturally dissolves and dissipates into the air once it is released. It also has low levels of carbon monoxide emissions. That means that a leak of propane won't do a significant amount of environmental damage. It also may not pose a significant safety threat, especially if the leak is outdoors rather than indoors. While there may be a noticeable smell around the leakage point, that leaked gas will likely drift away.

It can be used for a variety of purposes. Oil tanks can often only be used to power your furnace. Propane, on the other hand, can be used for a number of functions. You can use it to heat your cabin's water, to power a grill, and even to heat the water in a swimming pool or hot tub. You simply need enough lines connecting the tank to the appropriate heating devices.

For more information on what propane can do for you, contact an Eastern Petroleum Corporation dealer in your area. They can recommend the appropriate size tank for your needs and even help you install it.