Prepare installation site by building wall recess to accept fireplace.
Diy gas fireplace installation.
Attach short section of stovepipe to exhaust port on rear of fireplace.
Most manufacturers allow the fireplace to sit directly on a combustible floor.
Enjoy the comfort and ambiance of a crackling fire on a cold winter s night.
How to install a gas fireplace complete diy instructions for installing a direct vent gas fireplace.
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Get started building the fireplace.
In this video i complete the framing around the fireplace make the final connections vent and gas then conduct a test of the fireplace.
Cut hole through exterior house wall and install stovepipe thimble.
Common 2 x 4 dimensional lumber and a 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 header is usually used.
Apply construction adhesive to wall around sides and top of fireplace.
Follow the framing instructions supplied with the unit to build a framed opening that meets the sizing requirements specified by the manufacturer.