Building A Ventless Gas Fireplace

Less propane is needed to provide the same amount of heat as gas.

Building a ventless gas fireplace.

Apply construction adhesive to wall around sides and top of fireplace opening. A complete ventless fireplace does not require a mantel. Building your own ventless fireplace can save you a great deal of money and your fireplace will work just as well as any purchased fireplaces. How to install a gas fireplace build a mock up to find the best position.

Set the fireplace in. It is not complicated to build a ventless fireplace yourself. One that expels gasses and another that draws in fresh air from the outside. The average cost to install a ventless propane fireplace is 1 200 and the cost to convert a gas furnace to a propane furnace is about 25 to 100.

The cheapest way to have a ventless fireplace in your home is with gel based units. Cut 2x10s and nail them together to create an 11 1 2 in. Ventless fireplaces are not permitted in some areas. If you install one where it s against local codes you may be asked to remove it and you may be fined for non compliance with building codes.

Direct vent gas fireplaces require two vents in the back. Mock up the fireplace using the dimensions given in fireplace brochures and. Get the gas electrical and vent in place first. The difference in price between a gas fueled and propane fueled fireplace is in the fuel cost.

Attach short section of stovepipe to exhaust port on rear of fireplace.