Gas vented fireplace recommendation

[anonymous1977]

Looking for recommendations for a gas vented fireplace which can vent directly from the back rather than going up and out. Looking for something that can heat a 1200 sq ft space with one family room at 15x15x20 foot high ceiling without breaking the bank. I have looked at Mendota FV45 but cost with installation is around $15k and I am looking for something cheaper. I presently do not have a fireplace.

 

[DAKSY]

Look at the Heat & Glo line of fireplaces...
Their units can be vented out the back or off the top.

 

[anonymous1977]

This seems more expensive than the mendota. Were you referring to any specific model in this lineup?

 

[DAKSY]

No particular model. I read rear vent & missed the "break the bank" statement.
Then again, what if YOU did some of the work & left the gas & electrical connections
to the professionals? Every hour the installer is on site is money.
The installation manuals are very thorough, & basic carpentry skills
& tools are the only things that are needed...

 

[anonymous1977]

How difficult is it to do the framing etc?

 

[DAKSY]

Not hard at all. Are you bumping it out of the wall to the inside,
or through the wall to the outside?

 

[anonymous1977]

Bumping it in. However I have a wood floor. So I am not sure if the framing would go directly on that. Also I will need to make a hole in the wall to take the venting outside. These are what I am worried about.

 

[DAKSY]

All the measurements you need are in the install manual.
Find a rear vented unit that appeals to you, go to the website
& download that particular manual & read it.
If you think your skills are good enough to measure, drill, cut &
you have the necessary tools, go for it.
If you have a question about the framing requirements, check back.
We can help you thru the job.

 

[anonymous1977]

Thank you for that response. I have the tools available and have done a lot of DIY work including the following attached. The primary reason for success for these projects was someone guided me online and I just followed their direction. I am confident of doing this myself but am tripping up on the following questions. I may need some guidance if I decide to embark on this.

1. How and at what steps do I handle the permit process?
2. How difficult would it be to make a large hole through the siding and take the vent pipe out? I don't know if I have the tools for such a large hole.
3. Can I do framing on top of my wood floors? How do I do so without damaging the floor?
4. So far I have only seen you respond to questions. Would it be ok if I could just enlist your assistance for guidance or do other people post here as well?

These and a number of other questions.

 

[stevebg4]

How difficult is it to do the framing etc?

Hi there,

I have similar request since looking to do direct vent fireplace in my living room a side vent thru the back and I am DIY'er too.
My current issue is that I have a 64 year old brick chimney that has severe spalling everywhere and the fireplace cant be used due to a chimney inspection failed . I thinking to have the entire brick chimney removed since rebuilding entire brick chimney is very expensive from contractors.
@anonymous1977 , which direct vent model did you get or deciding to get ?
I am in Central NJ, anyone know of a a good fireplace installer recommendation ?

thanks

 

[stevebg4]

Hi there,

I have similar request since looking to do direct vent fireplace in my living room a side vent thru the back and I am DIY'er too.
My current issue is that I have a 64 year old brick chimney that has severe spalling everywhere and the fireplace cant be used due to a chimney inspection failed . I thinking to have the entire brick chimney removed since rebuilding entire brick chimney is very expensive from contractors.
@anonymous1977 , which direct vent model did you get or deciding to get ?
I am in Central NJ, anyone know of a a good fireplace installer recommendation ?

thanks

Also, I have natural gas and my current fireplace is old , I think its BellFire mfg, and attached is my chimney inspection report for further details

 

[anonymous1977]

Hi there,

I have similar request since looking to do direct vent fireplace in my living room a side vent thru the back and I am DIY'er too.
My current issue is that I have a 64 year old brick chimney that has severe spalling everywhere and the fireplace cant be used due to a chimney inspection failed . I thinking to have the entire brick chimney removed since rebuilding entire brick chimney is very expensive from contractors.
@anonymous1977 , which direct vent model did you get or deciding to get ?
I am in Central NJ, anyone know of a a good fireplace installer recommendation ?

thanks

I got the heat n glo NNXT model and used wood stove and gas fireplace in oakhurst NJ.

 

[Fingerlakes Fireplace]

This seems more expensive than the mendota. Were you referring to any specific model in this lineup?

Mendota is far better than heat n glo! imo

 

[anonymous1977]

Yes but did not match my specific requirements and placement.

 

[stevebg4]

@Fingerlakes Fireplace , which specific Mendota gas fireplace models do you recommend ?

 

[stevebg4]

furthermore, we want to convert to a gas fireplace and currently there is a wood burning fireplace in the living room.

Are the direct vent gas fireplaces, the most efficient ?

Which is the best option, VENTED , B-VENT, DIRECT VENT or VENT FREE ?


thanks

 

[Fingerlakes Fireplace]

@Fingerlakes Fireplace , which specific Mendota gas fireplace models do you recommend ?

The biggest one that fits in your wood burning fireplace.

 

[Fingerlakes Fireplace]

furthermore, we want to convert to a gas fireplace and currently there is a wood burning fireplace in the living room.

Are the direct vent gas fireplaces, the most efficient ?

Which is the best option, VENTED , B-VENT, DIRECT VENT or VENT FREE ?


thanks

Direct vent is the way to go. B vent is also okay, but less efficient. Vent free should be illegal in my opinion. I will not install or service them.