Gas Fireplace Flue Design

This article series provides information about masonry fireplaces.

Gas fireplace flue design.

Prefabricated fireplaces factory built or prefabricated fireplaces are relative newcomers to the fireplace scene. Unlike traditional masonry fireplaces most factory built fireplaces are metal and come from the factory as complete units with a firebox a specific chimney system and all miscellaneous parts. See more ideas about brick brickwork chimney design. Though designs vary many common patterns have emerged through experience with successful fireplaces.

Ventless fireplaces are standalone structures that function off natural gas propane alcohol based gels or electricity but do not require a vent or open chimney flue to heat a room like. Area flue size and chimney height. Straying too far from accepted practices may result in a fireplace that burns poorly or fails to conform to building codes. It takes air from inside the home to burn natural gas or propane and sends the fumes up a flue.

A traditional gas fireplace uses indoor air for combustion. Sizing the opening determining the size for a fire. Dec 3 2019 explore brian trimble s board fireplaces chimneys followed by 201 people on pinterest.