New vented gas fireplaces installed in Rio Vista
Direct-vent or natural-draft, the vent system is matched to the appliance, not to the nearest pipe.
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When a gas fireplace installation makes sense
- A renovation opening up the wall
- A builder asking for framing details
- Several trades working on one room
- A new deck crowding the old termination
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New gas fireplaces for homes in Rio Vista
Roof terminations with flashing and a listed cap
A vent that ends on the roof must pass through roof flashing, a roof jack or a thimble, the fuel gas code says. It must also end with a listed cap or roof assembly. Manuals and vent makers add a storm collar sealed to the pipe above the flashing.
We plan the roof exit to meet the manual's height rules for the roof pitch and nearby walls. Flashing is matched to the roof covering, and the storm collar is sealed as the vent instructions show. Where roofing work beyond the flashing is needed, a roofer handles it as a separate item.
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.
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.
Outside air kits on natural-draft models
Some natural-draft gas fireplaces accept an outside air kit. One manual recommends it, and it says the kit must be installed where negative pressure is present, to help the unit perform and to help prevent spillage of combustion gases.
If you choose a natural-draft model, we look at whether an outside air kit is listed for it and whether the house conditions call for one. The kit's route and inlet position are planned with the rest of the installation, and the control that closes it is shown during the walkthrough.
What a gas fireplace project in Rio Vista includes
- Vent system chosen from the manual
- Termination position against listed clearances
- Floor surface under the appliance
- Noncombustible zones kept free of combustibles
New gas unit questions for Rio Vista homes
Does a direct-vent unit need a chimney?
No. A direct-vent gas fireplace uses a sealed vent system that draws outside air and exhausts through a listed termination on a wall or roof. The route and termination must fit the manual's rules for that model.
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.
Can you install a propane fireplace?
Yes, where the model is supplied for propane or converted as its manual allows. Your propane supplier or a gas contractor handles the tank, regulator and piping. We confirm the fuel on the rating plate before the unit is set in place.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Fireplace RestorationCoordinate fireplace repairs while preserving suitable existing features and defining the intended use.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo