Convert Direct Vent Fireplace To Vent Free

At least you don t really convert an unvented fireplace.

Convert direct vent fireplace to vent free.

Our conversions just change the way you see the flame. The vent free fireplace can be used upstairs. Of course the proper operation and placement of the logs if logs are present is assumed. If you have a universal unvented firebox with unvented logs where the firebox and logs are a la carte you could re use the logs in a wood burning vented fireplace.

The house is 1 finish on the floor and a couple of countertops short of being moved into so basically construction is completed. Want to convert to ventless. The term vent free or ventless means that the heater can be operated without a vent or chimney. There is no way to legally safely change convert the unvented firebox.

If you can not burn wood in this fireplace you can not convert to vent free. I have a vented gas fireplace. The pictures below are of dr micheal marshall fireplace surrounds. The flames that emit from the gas burner are intended to burn unobstructed.

If you have a vented fireplace w a damper you install vent free logs and opt to vent them or not. Direct vent conversions do not modify the amount of fuel the unit receives. So we had to go and do the impossible again as well as install a custom fireplace surround. Condo built in mid 80 s.

You can replace it. Rick rogina fireplace surround fireballs direct vent conversion with fireglass terry and holly utley had a direct vent fireplace and as usual they were told that they couldn t convert to fireglass. Covered outside vent intake i think still no good. When not in use air blows in.

Have covered with blanket. Around firebox insert gap of about 3 4 inch.