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building a new direct vent gas fireplace hearth
Comments (1)The hearth must be composed of noncombustible material. There is no wiggle room around that. If a manufacturer of a synthetic brick you are interested in cannot claim IN WRITING that the product is noncombustible and suitable for the purpose you intend, I would not use it, because you incur a safety risk, which may be compounded by building code violation risk. Your mantle can be made of wood so long as you observe the required clearances, the distance between the edge of the firebox and the edge of the mantle, which must be bridged by noncombustible material. Prefab units typically specify the clearances in their manuals. If you're planning a custom-built unit, you need to rely on the local building codes and the expertise of your installer. You might want to post your question in hearth.com for further comment....See MoreVented or Non-Vented in new home?
Comments (1)Do not go with the ventless. Our home had one when we bought it and we rarely use it partially due to the smell it gives off. Yes, it does heat the place quickly which is a good thing. A ventless will not give you the ambiance a vented set will give you....See MoreHow can I build in a toaster oven and vent it outside?
Comments (34)First, the toaster oven installation directions should specify the required distances to the side and above for combustable materials. Having a vent hood above is certainly safer than having a cabinet above, which is the usual condition when the oven is placed on a counter. I would recommend against having any doors. Beyond the hazards described above, they probably could be argued to not conform to the typical use of a toaster oven. You are doing an entire kitchen, so a building permit, electrical permit, and plumbing permit are going to be required most places. It is for your own sake that the inspections are performed. The inspector will want to know that the installation is compliant with the manufacturer's instructions for both the toaster oven and the hood, so keep the instructions handy. BTW, I think a modest hood is a good idea. It should be deep enough to extend from the wall to a point beyond the toaster door when open if you want to catch most of the effluent that excapes when the door is opened. It may have to be some minimum height above the oven; check directions before buying. Town and municipality rules typically require permits for everything one does to a residence that relates to electrical, fire, or plumbing. This is usually ignored by homeowners for tiny jobs, such as changing a light switch, even though some may need oversight. Some localities may allow the homeowner to pull the permits for his own house. The inspectors will still expect conformance with all codes. kas...See MoreConnecting new PVC vent to cast iron vent
Comments (4)The link you posted is trying to solve a more complicated problem than I have, since they are connecting in a drain. My cast iron pipe is only a dry vent and its completely supported by the house framing, all l need is an airtight connection to the PVC. I know I could thread a short section of cast iron into the existing fitting and then use a no-hub coupling to connect it to the PVC vent. However, I want to know if there is some alternative solution I should consider. Bruce...See MoreKimberly S
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