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We currently have a VENTLESS gas fireplace in a crazy location in our house (an outside corner). We don't like ventless and we're looking to replace it with a direct vent fireplace + direct vent install. Of course, this means this corner will have to be remodeled. Picture attached.
* Zero Clearance * (ZDV)
I'm guessing no matter what we do, we HAVE to use zero clearance if we want the new one to have a similar look, right?
* Width Question *
The width of the current fireplace front (black border) is ~41 inches. Should I (plan a) get a ZDV fireplace with a similar assembly width (~41in) or should I play it safe and (plan b) get one that is only 36 inches wide and build out a little? I'd prefer the 41in with the wood trim coming close as it is now. The mantle can move up if necessary.
* Direct Vent * (zig zag ok?)
I'd like the vent to go 6.5 feet up from the new fireplace to the attic, then run horizontal 7-8 feet and then up to the roof line 4-5 feet. We don't want rear vent, and we don't want it to go straight up (cosmetic reasons). There's room for the horizontal vent piece to go diagonal if necessary (close to 45 degrees), but that may be tight. Thoughts?
* Fireplaces I'm looking at *
I've been looking at the Kingston HBZDV3624 online. The small local vendor in town only supplies Majestic and only have 2 models in the store. The catalog is tiny and hard to select from without prices.
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Is this whole thing a whole thing a TERRIBLE idea?
Feel free to chime in on any part of this.
We currently have a VENTLESS gas fireplace in a crazy location in our house (an outside corner). We don't like ventless and we're looking to replace it with a direct vent fireplace + direct vent install. Of course, this means this corner will have to be remodeled. Picture attached.
* Zero Clearance * (ZDV)
I'm guessing no matter what we do, we HAVE to use zero clearance if we want the new one to have a similar look, right?
* Width Question *
The width of the current fireplace front (black border) is ~41 inches. Should I (plan a) get a ZDV fireplace with a similar assembly width (~41in) or should I play it safe and (plan b) get one that is only 36 inches wide and build out a little? I'd prefer the 41in with the wood trim coming close as it is now. The mantle can move up if necessary.
* Direct Vent * (zig zag ok?)
I'd like the vent to go 6.5 feet up from the new fireplace to the attic, then run horizontal 7-8 feet and then up to the roof line 4-5 feet. We don't want rear vent, and we don't want it to go straight up (cosmetic reasons). There's room for the horizontal vent piece to go diagonal if necessary (close to 45 degrees), but that may be tight. Thoughts?
* Fireplaces I'm looking at *
I've been looking at the Kingston HBZDV3624 online. The small local vendor in town only supplies Majestic and only have 2 models in the store. The catalog is tiny and hard to select from without prices.
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Is this whole thing a whole thing a TERRIBLE idea?
Feel free to chime in on any part of this.
