Planning and installing a gas fireplace in Allapattah
Direct-vent or natural-draft, the vent system is matched to the appliance, not to the nearest pipe.
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- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Situations that lead to a new gas unit
- An old gas unit you want replaced
- Unsure where a vent could exit
- An existing vent of unknown make
- No manual for the existing unit
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The parts of a gas fireplace project
Choosing the wall for the fireplace
The wall you choose decides the vent route, the framing and the finish. Outside walls often allow short horizontal runs to a termination. Interior walls may need a vertical run through the ceiling and roof, or a longer path that the vent tables may not allow.
During the project inspection we look at each candidate wall in turn. We check what is inside it, where the vent could go and what the termination would sit near. You then choose with a clear picture of what each position involves, rather than finding out after the wall is opened.
Firestops at each wall and ceiling crossing
Where a gas fireplace vent passes through a combustible wall or ceiling, the manuals require firestops or wall shields. These parts hold the specified air space around the pipe and close the opening between spaces.
We fit the firestops and shields supplied for the chosen vent system at every penetration, on each side of a wall where the manual calls for it. The installation checklist in many manuals includes a line for firestops, and we complete it before the walls and ceilings are closed.
Attic shields on vertical vent runs
When a vertical vent passes through an attic, insulation can fall or be blown against the pipe. Vent makers supply attic insulation shields to keep insulation clear of the vent and hold the required air space up to the roof deck.
If your route goes through the attic, we fit the shield listed for the vent system and check its height against the insulation depth. We also look at how easy the attic is to reach and whether future insulation work could disturb the vent. Those notes go on your written record.
Closing an old vent or opening properly
When a gas fireplace moves or is replaced by a model with a different route, the old vent and termination may no longer be needed. They should be taken out or closed off properly so they do not let water or air into the house.
We explain what should happen to the old parts and which trade handles the wall, roof or finish repair. Our part of that work is priced on the estimate. Leaving an unused termination in place without sealing it is not part of a finished job.
The installation checklist for your gas unit
- Floor surface under the appliance
- Noncombustible zones kept free of combustibles
- Control and service access planned
- Wall or roof penetration sealed
Questions about installing a gas fireplace
Can a gas fireplace go in a bedroom?
The fuel gas code limits gas appliances in bedrooms and bathrooms, with exceptions that include direct-vent units installed to their listing and manual. Whether your model qualifies depends on its listing, so we check that before planning the location.
What happens on the day the new fireplace is lit?
We check the appliance connection for leaks, take pressure readings, light the unit and watch it through its sequence. Then we show you the controls, the barrier and the maintenance list in the manual.
Do you install gas log sets or vent-free fireplaces under this service?
No, those are separate services. Log sets have their own installation service, and vent-free fireplaces have their own requirements. This installation service covers vented gas fireplaces, either direct-vent or natural-draft.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo