I have a vented gas fireplace.
Convert direct vent fireplace to vent free.
Want to convert to ventless.
The house is 1 finish on the floor and a couple of countertops short of being moved into so basically construction is completed.
You can replace it.
If you have a vented fireplace w a damper you install vent free logs and opt to vent them or not.
So we had to go and do the impossible again as well as install a custom fireplace surround.
The term vent free or ventless means that the heater can be operated without a vent or chimney.
Of course the proper operation and placement of the logs if logs are present is assumed.
If you can not burn wood in this fireplace you can not convert to vent free.
Hi my parents are almost completed building their home and have had 2 ventless fireplaces installed.
The pictures below are of dr micheal marshall fireplace surrounds.
Around firebox insert gap of about 3 4 inch.
Have covered with blanket.
At least you don t really convert an unvented fireplace.
Direct vent conversions do not modify the amount of fuel the unit receives.
Our conversions just change the way you see the flame.
Click on the link or the picture below to see the surrounds with the star burst pattern.
The flames that emit from the gas burner are intended to burn unobstructed.
When not in use air blows in.
Covered outside vent intake i think still no good.
The vent free fireplace can be used upstairs.
Rick rogina fireplace surround fireballs direct vent conversion with fireglass terry and holly utley had a direct vent fireplace and as usual they were told that they couldn t convert to fireglass.
Condo built in mid 80 s.