Converting older wood burning to glass

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meanjeans

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Is it safe to convert an older prefab fireplace to gas & glass burning only if the refractories are replaced, but the rear sheet metal is a little warped?
 
Is it safe to convert an older prefab fireplace to gas & glass burning only if the refractories are replaced, but the rear sheet metal is a little warped?
Possibly yes possibly no. It would need to have a full inspection done by a pro to find out