Can I put ventless gas logs in existing fireplace?

VENTLESS GAS LOGS: Ventless gas logs can be installed in any fireplace that is fully capable of burning wood and are burned with the damper closed.

How close can wood mantle be to gas fireplace?

The National Fire Code dictates that any combustible material (e.g., wood mantel or similar trim) must be at least six inches from the firebox opening. An additional inch of clearance is needed for every 1/8 inch the combustible material or trim protrudes.

Do you need a firebox for gas logs?

If you have an existing fireplace, you can choose between gas logs and gas inserts. If you do not have an existing wood-burning fireplace, your only option is to install a built-in gas fireplace.

How safe are vent free gas logs?

Ventless fireplaces produce small amounts of nitrous dioxide and carbon monoxide which can be deadly in large doses. The CDC warns against exposure of any level of carbon monoxide, stating that up to 500 people die per year due to accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

How high should a wood mantle be above a gas fireplace?

As a general rule, the mantel is placed about 12 inches above the fireplace opening. Then adding an inch to the distance for every inch that the mantel protrudes. So a mantel 6 inches deep, would be attached 18 inches above the firebox opening.

Can you have a wooden mantel with a log burner?

However, you will need to be careful having it over a wood-burning / multi-fuel stove or a high efficiency gas fire, plus it is not recommended to have a timber mantel over a cast iron insert if you’re planning to burn solid fuel.

What do you put under gas logs?

Supplies Needed To Freshen Up Your Gas Fireplace

  • Silica Sand (not needed for a propane fireplace)
  • Vermiculite (optional for natural gas fireplace)
  • Rock Wool.
  • Platinum Embers (optional for more dimension)
  • Lava Rock.

Are vent-free gas logs safe?