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Re: Gas Fireplaces: Direct Vent vs. Vent-Free

Excellant article!

I have always thought supplying outside air directly into the firebox is a huge energy saver for any kind of fireplace, gas logs or wood burning. You can get the benefit of the radiant heat without pulling in cold air through the rest of the house.

I would like to install a direct vent unit like the one you show in your diagram. Is the direct vent design for gas logs being manufactured and available on the market now ?

Re: Gas Fireplaces: Direct Vent vs. Vent-Free

Excellant article!

I have always thought supplying outside air directly into the firebox is a huge energy saver for any kind of fireplace, gas logs or wood burning. You can get the benefit of the radiant heat without pulling in cold air through the rest of the house.

I would like to install a direct vent unit like the one you show in your diagram. Is the direct vent design for gas logs being manufactured and available on the market now ?