No love from fireplace forum - gas insert, anyone?
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Comments (5)Hi Windslam, Any advice for our fireplace. We bought a house some time ago with a space ready to install a gas fireplace, so we bought one installed it and now our builder hasn’t come up with how to do surrounds so it looks flush to the rest of the original build. see photos please need help with this one! ♀️...See MoreModern Gas Fireplace Insert with stones
Comments (7)The pricing below was based on tear out and installation of a new modern fireplace. We have since decided to build a home and I do not yet have pricing for the new build. We are doing much longer units in the new build than when we were going to remove and replace in our existing home. The Spark was $3K more than the Heat and Glo model. Both 2 sided view. Spark: 1 MODEL 91 VU-THRU 1 91MT MEDIA TRAY 1 58DVA-IS ATTIC INSUL SHLD 1 58DVA-FS FIRESTOP 1 58DVA-12 12" VENT 1 58DVA-08A ADJ VENT LENGTH 3 58DVA-48 48" VENT 2 58DVA-E45 45 DEGREE ELBOW 1 58DVA-F12DS 6/12-12/12 FLASHING 1 58DVA-SC STORM COLLAR 1 58DVA-VCH VERTICAL TERMINATION 1 SHIPPING SHIPPING Permit fee and installation labor included. Tax Rate: 7.72% TOTAL: $ 7,323.00 Heat & Glo: 1 ST-550TM-IPI 32"S/T MODERN 2 MODERN-32-BK BLACK FRONT 1 MEDIA-CRYSTAL CRYSTAL CLEAR MEDIA 1 SMART-STAT-HNG REMOTE CONTROL 1 SLP6 6" PIPE LENGTH 3 SLP48 48" PIPE LENGTH 1 SLP12A 3"-12 PIPE EXTENSION 2 SLP45 45 DEGREE ELBOW 1 SLP-RF12 7/12-12/12 ROOF JACK 1 SLP-FS FIRESTOP 1 SLP-AS2 ATTIC SHIELD 1 SLP-TVHW VERT HIGH WIND CAP Permit fee and installation labor included. Tax Rate: 7.72% TOTAL: $ 4,185.00...See MoreIdeas on fireplace remodel, anticipating gas insert
Comments (4)I've got to say that I hate our gas fireplace and would trade it for yours any day. Ours is just flicker of a yellow/blue series of flames that don't crackle or pop. I guess to each his or her own. That aside, if I was doing it again and wanted the heat advantage only, then I'd make sure to get one of the gas fired ones that have the blower and is somewhat sealed behind the glass. Otherwise, you still have the sucking of the cold air, but with none of the advantages of a real wood fireplace. I don't know the technicalities, but I'd shop around for several installers and see if you (they) can change the orientation and get at least 3 bids. Personally (although I'm not an expert) I don't see why you can't alter the flue/vent, but the cost would be more for sure. It's probably just up to the cost of redoing things and how much you are willing to pay. The stone veneer is a great idea and easy to do yourself. Also, consider stone tile. This post was edited by audiomixer on Thu, Feb 7, 13 at 23:20...See MorePropane Gas Fireplace Insert
Comments (4)I talked with a friend yesterday who had had a propane gas fireplace. She said that because propane doesn't burn like natural gas, it was hard to get a nice looking fire without turning it up to high and using a lot of propane. $$$$. If you are ok with low flame, she said it did put out enough heat to take the chill out of the room. Talk to a supplier and possibly an installer about that before you decide....See Morefunkyart
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