Cool Wall System transfers heat away from the wall surrounding the fireplace and enables flammable finishes such as wallpaper and wood to be placed to the edge of the fireplace. In addition, art, TV’s and other electronics can be safely mounted directly above the fireplace without the need ...
Step 1 Clean your fireplace before the burning season each year. Turn off the gas and pilot light and allow the logs to cool down before touching anything. Video of the Day Step 2 Remove the gas logs and burners. Brush them clean with a soft nylon brush. Vacuum any debris from the fir...
There are many places to purchase a fireplace. Hearth specialty shops, hardware and furniture stores, online, lumber yards, the big box stores or maybe on eBay. But all fireplaces and those selling them, arenotcreated equal. If you’re planning to add a gas fireplace to your home, we can...
Install the outdoor propane gas supply to the gas supply line. Install a manual gas shutoff valve on the line with a test gauge installed upstream from the shutoff valve. Connect the propane gas supply to the furnace and use thread sealant to seal the pipe connections. Step 2 Verify that...
DETERMINE THE TYPE OF GAS FIREPLACE The first step is to determine what type of fireplace you have. Is this a direct vented, sealed combustion unit? Is the glass sealed to the fireplace, or are there old bi-fold doors that need to be opened when you turn the gas on?
How a Gas Insert Can Transform Your Fireplace
If space permits, adding the big-screen TV above the fireplace is very popular today.Bookcaseson either side of the fireplace add a custom touch. Whatever improvements you do, one thing is for sure, refacing your fireplace adds value to your home. Now is the time to get the refacing an...
Regardless of the type of fireplace you install, also install a combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector to keep your family safe. How Direct-Vent Fireplaces Work Direct-vent fireplaces burn natural gas or propane, not wood. But direct-vent models are different from conventional gas-fired ...
fire grate for a wood-burning apartment fireplace and light a match to start the fire. Gas and electric fireplaces typically ignite with the push of a button. The igniter button is on the edge of the hearth or just inside the fireplace near the connection to the gas or electric fire ...
How To Calculate Gas Fireplace Running Costs The simplest way is to use the calculator above. However, let’s first do it by hand; in this way, you can see the logic behind how calculating the gas fireplace running costs looks like. ...