New vented gas fireplaces installed in Palmetto Estates
Supply piping stays with the gas utility or a gas contractor, and we coordinate the sequence with them.
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Projects that start with a gas fireplace plan
- An old gas unit you want replaced
- Wanting a fire without burning wood
- An old decorative unit that gives little heat
- Moving the fireplace to a different wall
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Planning a gas fireplace installation step by step
Where a direct-vent unit gets its air
A direct-vent gas fireplace is sealed from the room. It draws combustion air from outside and sends combustion products back out through the same vent assembly, usually one pipe inside another. The glass front stays closed during operation.
That design gives more freedom over position, because the vent can end on a wall or a roof rather than needing a chimney. The freedom has limits, though. The manual sets the allowed vent lengths, elbows and termination clearances, and we plan the route within those limits before cutting anything.
Meters and service equipment near the termination
Manuals keep vent terminations away from gas meters and regulators, and one requires that the termination not interfere with access to the electrical service. Air intakes for other equipment also need distance from a horizontal termination.
We look at the outside wall for meters, regulators, service panels, air conditioning intakes and other equipment before choosing the exit point. If every practical exit sits too close to one of them, we look at other walls or a vertical route. Moving a utility meter is not part of our work.
Assembling and locking the vent joints
Direct-vent and Type B vent systems join sections with twist-lock or push-lock joints designed for that system. Each joint has to be fully engaged, and some systems call for sealant or a screw at specific points only.
We assemble the vent from the appliance outward, lock each joint as the instructions describe and support the run at the intervals they give. Joints hidden in walls are checked before the walls close, because the manuals do not require inspection openings at each joint. The final assembly is recorded with the parts list.
A carbon monoxide alarm near a new appliance
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds while the new fireplace is running, get everyone outside into fresh air. From there, call 911 and follow the responders' instructions. Stay out of the house until they say it is safe to return.
Leave the fireplace off after that until the appliance, the vent and the conditions in the house have been checked. When you are ready, we can inspect the installation and explain our findings. Other causes in the house, such as other appliances, are noted for the right trade.
Gas fireplace work and separate trade items
- Termination position against listed clearances
- Flashing and storm collar on roof terminations
- Glass, barrier and trim fitted
- Written record of the installation
Common questions on gas fireplace installs
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.
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.
What if I smell gas after the new fireplace is installed?
Get everyone out of the house, leaving switches and the fireplace controls untouched. From the yard or the street, ring 911 or the gas utility, and stay out until they confirm the building is safe.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo