Direct Vent Gas Fireplace Framing

Gas fireplaces include direct vent units that vent combustion gasses directly outside vent free units that use the indoor air to fuel the combustion process and vent safely into the room and units that replace existing masonry fireplace openings called fireplace inserts.

Direct vent gas fireplace framing.

Direct vent fireplaces will use a pane of tempered or ceramic glass to seal the combustion chamber from the room. In this video i complete the framing around the fireplace make the final connections vent and gas then conduct a test of the fireplace. For 650 more our fireplace dealer would have installed the fireplace not including the gas and electric hookups or any interior finishing. The 8000 series indoor gas fireplace offers a 34 percent larger opening than our iconic 6000 series for a captivating fireside experience and many style choices.

The inner tube will vent the exhaust to the atmosphere while the outer tube will pull combustion air from outside. Watch the next episode https. To allow the fireplace to receive air for combustion a double walled vent pipe will be used. The materials for the wood framing drywall and stucco coating cost an additional 175.

Bigger spaces call for greater warmth and presence. Transform your existing masonry or zero clearance fireplace into a beautiful efficient heat source with one of our direct vent gas fireplace inserts featuring award winning designs and innovations. In this video i start my diy fireplace by installing a flexible direct vent system through the wall behind the fireplace. Watch the next e.

Here is a short and sweet video on how to frame out for a gas fireplace.