New gas fireplaces installed in Timber Springs
Propane or natural gas, a gas fireplace installed right in Timber Springs, with the controls explained before we leave.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Planned at your Timber Springs home before the wall is opened
Recorded at your Timber Springs home by our family-owned crew and talked through in everyday language.
- Base under the unit and clearance to the ceiling
- Distance from windows, doors, soffits and air inlets outside
- Wall switch, remote or thermostat wiring before drywall
- Removal of an old unit and any opening of finishes
Gas fireplace details our Timber Springs team never skips
Each point comes from fireplace manuals or the gas code, and each one shapes your plan in Timber Springs.
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.
Clearance from the electrical service
The electrical service entrance has its own clearance. The Novus table calls for six inches from the sides and twelve inches above the electrical service, and says the vent termination must not interfere with access to it.
Meters, disconnects and service panels on an outside wall are easy to spot, and we measure to them before placing the cap. Utility workers need to reach the service without working around a hot vent.
Power to the fireplace's junction box
Many gas fireplaces need household power. The Novus manual says 110 to 120 volts is wired to the unit's junction box, either for optional accessories on a standing pilot model or for the operation of a model with electronic ignition.
An electrician runs any new circuit or wiring to that junction box, and it has its own line on the estimate. We plan the box location with the framing so the connection is made before the wall is closed.
Other work in Timber Springs
-
-
-
-
-
Learn more about gas fireplace installationTimber Springs services
Related gas fireplace install work
Quick answers on gas fireplace installs in Timber Springs
Straight answers with no sales script, as we give them in Timber Springs homes.
Where can the vent cap go on my house?
Wherever the manual's clearance table allows. It sets distances from windows, doors, soffits, corners, air intakes, the gas meter and walkways. We measure each one before choosing the spot.
Can a wood mantel go above a gas fireplace?
Yes, at the height the manual's mantel chart requires for its depth. Deeper mantels sit higher. We check your mantel against the chart before the framing is set.
Request your free estimate
Share the job details and arrange a free inspection with our local team.
- Free inspection
- No hidden fees
- Family owned and operated
Need an answer now? Call (352) 675-6376
Your request is received
Thank you. We will contact you to discuss the job and confirm an appointment.