Building A Ventless Gas Fireplace

One that expels gasses and another that draws in fresh air from the outside.

Building a ventless gas fireplace.

Mock up the fireplace using the dimensions given in fireplace brochures and. Attach short section of stovepipe to exhaust port on rear of fireplace. Direct vent gas fireplaces require two vents in the back. Set the fireplace in.

The difference in price between a gas fueled and propane fueled fireplace is in the fuel cost. Apply construction adhesive to wall around sides and top of fireplace opening. 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. Cut hole through exterior house wall and install stovepipe thimble.

However many direct vent fireplaces are vented with a single two chamber vent pipe. How to install a gas fireplace build a mock up to find the best position. Prepare installation site by building wall recess to accept fireplace. The cheapest way to have a ventless fireplace in your home is with gel based units.

Get the gas electrical and vent in place first. It is not complicated to build a ventless fireplace yourself. 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. 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.

Ventless fireplaces are not permitted in some areas.