Family-owned gas fireplace installation in Sky Lake
Replacing an old gas fireplace in Sky Lake? We check the new model against the opening and the vent before ordering.
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What we check before installing a gas fireplace in Sky Lake
Because each item stands on its own line, a gas fireplace quote from us in Sky Lake is easy to compare.
- Location in the room and the wall the unit will sit on
- Wall switch, remote or thermostat wiring before drywall
- Barrier screen and front ordered with the fireplace
- Logs placed to the diagram and glass sealed
Planning a gas fireplace for your Sky Lake home
Clear answers about gas fireplace installation in Sky Lake, from the crew that does the work.
Building a chase for the fireplace
When a gas fireplace sits outside the main wall line, it goes into a chase, a framed box that encloses the unit and often its vent. The Novus manual says to build the chase in the manner of the home's outside walls, insulate its walls, ceiling and floor, and install vapor and air barriers to the same standard as the rest of the house.
A chase that leaks air works against the fireplace and the air conditioning. We build it tight, seal its penetrations and coordinate the exterior finish so it matches the house.
Pressure testing without harming the valve
New gas piping is tested at pressures a fireplace valve cannot tolerate. The Novus manual says to disconnect the gas supply piping before testing at pressures above half a psig, and to close the manual shutoff valve before testing at half a psig or less.
We sequence the work with whoever tests the line, so the fireplace is protected during the test and connected afterwards. It is the kind of step that only causes trouble when it is skipped.
The barrier screen stays on
Gas fireplace glass gets hot enough to burn skin. The Novus manual says the appliance comes with an integral barrier to prevent direct contact with the fixed glass, warns not to operate it with the barrier removed and asks owners to contact the dealer if the barrier is missing.
We fit or confirm the barrier before the first fire and explain why it stays in place, even when a bare glass front looks cleaner in a photo online.
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Sky Lake homeowners ask about new gas fireplaces
What Sky Lake homeowners ask before adding a gas fireplace, answered by our installers.
Who runs the gas line to the new fireplace?
A qualified gas professional runs and connects the supply. It is listed on its own estimate line with the name of whoever does it. Our team coordinates the timing with the framing and finish work.
Natural gas or propane, which should I choose?
Usually the fuel your home already has. If there is no natural gas service, propane from a tank works well. The fireplace must be built for, or converted with the maker's kit to, the fuel it will burn.
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