Gas Fireplace Insert Framing

Go to the fireplace store and select your firebox or fireplace insert before the framing starts.

Gas fireplace insert framing.

Get the rough in drawings with dimensions from the fireplace manufacturer s literature or brochure for the. Real fyre bronze frame overlay for dvi 36 series direct vent gas fireplace inserts. Firebox with arched stone facing. You have many choices in placing this type of fireplace and how you want it to look.

Shopping for a gas fireplace. Do i need to use metal studs to build the front wall for a gas fireplace insert when i already have the old firebox in place. You don t need to frame with metal studs for a fireplace insert. A power miter box is handy but not necessary for cutting the angles on the framing parts.

Buck stove standard trim kit for model 81 wood stove. Real fyre bronze frame overlay for dvi 30 series direct vent gas fireplace inserts. You ll need a tin snips for cutting the metal corner bead a collection of taping knives 2 in 4 in 6 in. Fireplace inserts do come with manufactures recommendations on how to frame out the opening for the fireplace insert.

Framing a fireplace is commonly done when using gas or electric fireplaces. And 12 in and a mud pan for applying the joint compound and texture.