A new gas fireplace in Hollywood, installed to its manual
Choose the appliance with its vent route and room in view, not from a picture alone.
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Gas fireplace projects we are asked about
- Planning a fireplace for a room without one
- An old gas unit you want replaced
- A renovation opening up the wall
- Wanting a fire without burning wood
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Building a gas fireplace around its manual
The order of work on a gas fireplace project
A typical project moves from planning and ordering to framing and the rough-in of vent, supply and power. A check of the rough-in comes before the walls close, then finish work, then setting, connecting and commissioning the appliance. Some models are set earlier and protected during finishing.
We agree the order with you and any other trades at the start and write it into the scope. When a step depends on another trade, we say which one and why. That keeps the fireplace from waiting on a finish that has to be removed later.
A gas odor during or after the project
If you notice a gas odor at any point, the first step has nothing to do with the project. Get everyone out of the house, leaving switches, phones and the fireplace controls untouched. When you are all outside, call 911 or the gas utility and follow their instructions about going back in.
The appliance should stay off until the source has been found. Once the house is declared safe, we can check the appliance connection and explain what we find. Any work that follows is agreed in writing before it starts, like every other part of the installation.
Side walls, shelves and cabinets near the opening
Manuals set clearances from the fireplace opening to side walls, shelves and built-in cabinets, as well as to projections above. Combustible materials close to the opening can overheat if these clearances are not kept.
If you plan built-ins beside the fireplace, share the design early. We compare it with the manual for the chosen model and mark the limits for the cabinetmaker or builder. After installation, we check the finished built-ins against the same figures before the fireplace is lit.
Roof penetrations and the roof covering
A vertical vent route ends with a penetration through the roof. The flashing must suit the roof covering, and the vent instructions call for a storm collar sealed to the pipe above it. Roof coverings differ, and some need a roofer's work around the flashing.
We plan the roof exit with the covering in mind and agree who does what. We fit the vent, flashing and storm collar as the instructions show. If the roof covering around the flashing needs work beyond that, a roofer carries it out and it appears as their item on the estimate.
Appliance, vent and framing items for your gas unit
- Termination position against listed clearances
- Attic insulation shield where the route needs one
- Floor surface under the appliance
- Existing unit and vent assessed for replacements
Questions from Hollywood about new gas fireplaces
Can the new vent run through a closet or storage space?
It can, where the route allows. The vent is enclosed and the enclosure blocked as the manual describes, so stored items and insulation cannot reach the pipe. We explain what should be kept clear of that enclosure once the job is finished.
Can you move an existing gas fireplace to another wall?
Moving a unit is treated as a new installation at the new position, with its own vent route, framing and supply coordination. The old opening and vent need closing properly, which may involve other trades.
Is the installation covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out. The appliance and vent parts carry their manufacturers' own warranties. We explain both on the estimate so you know which covers what.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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