Fireplace inserts most are vented vertically through the roof via the existing chimney.
Gas fireplace vent through roof.
Napoleon flat direct vent roof termination kit for direct vent stoves and 4 inch x 7 inch venting systems.
Wood fireplaces and stoves venting must be terminated to the outdoors vertically.
Pellet stoves most are vented horizontally directly through the wall to the outdoors.
Direct vent gas fireplaces most are vented to the outdoors horizontally directly through the wall but they can also be routed vertically through the roof.
In terms of versatility you can vent a direct vent fireplace horizontally or through the roof.
Dura vent type b gas vent standard connection tee cover for connection tees with a 5 inch diameter 5gvtc.
Electric fireplaces no venting is required.
It pulls in air from the outdoors through the outer chamber of a double vent pipe.
Napoleon 24 inch through wall direct vent gas stove vent kit.
They can be installed almost anywhere.
From a heating standpoint a direct vent fireplace will be around 70 85 efficient.
This manual will also have rules on vent lengths heights diameters etc.
Pretty much everything you ll need to know to install your gas fireplace properly.
A direct vent fireplace uses outdoor air instead of indoor air for combustion.
Gas vents that are 12 inches 305 mm or less in size and located not less than 8 feet 2438 mm from a vertical wall or similar obstruction shall terminate above the roof in accordance with figure 802 6 2 and table 802 6 2 gas vents that are over 12 inches 305 mm in size or are located less than 8 feet 2438 mm from a.
In fact 90 of gas fireplaces are sold direct vent because of their increased safety efficiency and versatility source.
The inner chamber of this pipe exhausts fumes.