Installing natural gas and propane fireplaces in Palm Grove
You get the manuals, a walkthrough of normal operation and a written record of the work.
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When a gas fireplace installation makes sense
- Planning a fireplace for a room without one
- Rust holes in the old firebox
- A renovation opening up the wall
- An old decorative unit that gives little heat
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Planning a gas fireplace installation step by step
Straps and supports along the new vent
Vent sections need support so their weight does not rest on the appliance or on joints. Vent makers supply wall straps, support plates and firestop supports for this, and the fuel gas code requires vents to be supported as the vent manufacturer instructs.
We place supports as the vent instructions show and at every change of direction where they are called for. Long vertical runs and runs through attics get particular attention. A well-supported vent keeps its joints engaged over time, which protects the seal between sections.
Power vent kits for difficult routes
Some manufacturers offer power vent kits for certain models, allowing routes that would not work with natural draft or a standard direct-vent run. A power vent adds a fan, its own electrical supply and its own installation rules.
One manual asks for a safety inspection of the venting system before and after a power vent is installed. It also requires the power vent to be reachable through an access panel. We explain whether a power vent is listed for your model and what it adds to the project before you decide.
What happens at the free project inspection
The free project inspection is where the plan begins. We look at the room, the walls you are considering, the space above and behind them, the outside where a termination could go and the fuel supply situation.
You leave with a clear view of which positions work, which models suit them and which trades are involved. The written scope that follows separates our work from other trades' work. Nothing is ordered until you have read it and approved it. Bring any drawings, product ideas or questions you already have.
Air returns and air handlers near the fireplace
The position of heating and cooling returns can affect a natural-draft fireplace. One manual advises keeping furnace and air conditioning return vents away from the immediate area of the fireplace. It also lists an unbalanced air handling system among the causes of negative pressure.
During the project inspection we note where returns and air handlers sit relative to the planned position. If a return sits close by, a direct-vent unit or another position may be the better choice. Changes to the air handling system are outside our scope and belong to that trade.
Line items for a new gas fireplace
- Vent route checked against the vent tables
- Framing and chase layout to the manual
- Control and service access planned
- Leak check at the appliance connection
Gas fireplace project questions we hear
Can you replace my old gas fireplace with a new model?
Yes, as a planned installation. The new model's requirements are checked against the existing framing, vent and supply. Old vent parts stay only where the new manual lists them for that appliance.
What if the wall I want has no room for the vent route?
We look for another route or another position that fits the vent tables and termination rules. If no permitted route exists for that wall, we say so plainly and suggest positions that do work.
Should the fireplace go in before or after the finish work?
The appliance, framing and vent come first, and the finish follows to the manual's requirements. Some models allow certain finish materials only in set zones. We agree the sequence with your builder so nothing has to be undone.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo