Building A Ventless Gas Fireplace

Prepare installation site by building wall recess to accept fireplace.

Building a ventless gas fireplace.

It is not complicated to build a ventless fireplace yourself. Attach short section of stovepipe to exhaust port on rear of fireplace. How to install a gas fireplace build a mock up to find the best position. Mock up the fireplace using the dimensions given in fireplace brochures and.

The difference in price between a gas fueled and propane fueled fireplace is in the fuel cost. Get the gas electrical and vent in place first. Direct vent gas fireplaces require two vents in the back. If you install one where it s against local codes you may be asked to remove it and you may be fined for non compliance with building codes.

Ventless fireplaces are not permitted in some areas. A complete ventless fireplace does not require a mantel. Building your own ventless fireplace can save you a great deal of money and your fireplace will work just as well as any purchased fireplaces. However many direct vent fireplaces are vented with a single two chamber vent pipe.

Apply construction adhesive to wall around sides and top of fireplace opening. One that expels gasses and another that draws in fresh air from the outside. The cheapest way to have a ventless fireplace in your home is with gel based units. Set the fireplace in.

The average cost to install a ventless propane fireplace is 1 200 and the cost to convert a gas furnace to a propane furnace is about 25 to 100.