Gas fireplace venting for homes in Doral
We check the termination against later changes nearby, such as a new deck, fence or window.
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Outside and inside signs of gas vent trouble
- Vent pipe loose where it meets the wall
- Unknown vent parts after a renovation
- Rattling cap on a windy day
- Heat marks on framing near the pipe
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What gas vent repair involves
A blocked gas vent termination
A termination that cannot breathe freely can affect how the fireplace lights and burns. One owner's manual lists plants, bird nests, leaves and debris among the things to look for at the termination during routine checks.
We inspect the termination from outside, clear loose debris where that can be done without disturbing the cap and check the screen or guard for damage. If the blockage has damaged the cap, or has worked its way into the pipe, we explain what repair is needed and quote it before any parts are ordered.
Nests and insects at the cap
Birds and insects sometimes build in or around a termination cap, particularly on a vent that has been unused for a while. A cap offers some resistance to birds and debris, one vent maker notes, but it does not stop every nest.
If you see activity at the termination, leave the fireplace off and tell us. We check the cap and the section behind it and remove nesting material where it can be reached. If the cap's guard has failed, the listed replacement is quoted. The cap and its screen are then checked for other damage.
Screws through the inner wall of a vent
Screws, rivets and other fasteners may not penetrate the inner wall of a double-wall gas vent under the fuel gas code, apart from specific transitions. One vent maker allows short screws at some joints, placed so they do not pierce or deform the inner liner.
If we find screws driven through the inner wall, we explain why that matters and what it takes to put right. Usually the damaged section is replaced with a listed part, joined with the locking method the instructions describe. The finding and the fix are recorded.
Workmanship warranty on the vent work
Our workmanship warranty covers the vent work we carry out, such as fitting sections, locking joints, fitting supports and sealing penetrations. Vent parts carry their makers' own warranty terms.
If a problem appears with the vent work we did, let us know and we will return to look at it. If the new problem has another cause, such as later building work near the termination, we explain the difference before quoting anything. The estimate states which warranty covers what, so there is no confusion later.
Checks and parts on your venting quote
- Accessible joints checked for full engagement
- Roof flashing and storm collar condition
- Joint locking to the vent instructions
- Written record of the vent work
Gas venting questions for Doral homes
Can a gas fireplace vent through an old masonry chimney?
Some appliances are listed to vent through a liner or gas vent inside a masonry chimney. Before the connection, the fuel gas code calls for the chimney passage to be checked for obstructions and cleaned if wood or another solid fuel was burned in it. Insert liners are handled under the insert service.
Will you check the roof flashing around a vertical vent?
Yes, as part of the vent route. We look at the flashing, storm collar and sealant around the pipe where the roof can be reached safely. Roofing work beyond the flashing is referred to a roofer and priced by them.
What happens to the old vent parts you remove?
We take them away with the other debris, which is cleaned up and hauled away before we leave. If you would like to see or keep a damaged section, say so and we will set it aside for you.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo