Fireplaces, Inserts, and Everything Between: Where to Start

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Fireplaces, Inserts, and Everything Between: Where to Start

The language of the hearth trade trip homeowners out more than anything else. The word "insert" and a fireplace and a stove describe three different things, and knowing which you're after settle the bulk of the confusion.

As a trusted fireplace supply, we make the whole process clear and simple. The following explains a fireplace insert.

Three Products, and Their Shapes

Natural gas fireplace inserts goes into an existing masonry opening — a gas insert for existing fireplace installations being by far the most common retrofit. A new fireplace gets framed into a wall whenever no opening is there already.  propane gas fireplace insert A freestanding fireplace gas unit stand on the floor and need no framing. From there the shapes follow: corner fireplace natural gas for an angled placement, a direct vent linear gas fireplace for long wall, double sided gas fireplaces serving adjoining spaces, and small gas fireplaces when a full-size unit would overwhelm the room. The look follows last: gas fireplace inserts modern and classic models exist within nearly all these shapes.

If you're comparing a retrofit or new construction, our team make it easy.

Find Your Product

Time to explore a corner fire place? Whether you need a retrofit or new construction, our specialists make it easy to find the perfect fit.

Get in touch with our team to learn more to plan a fast quote.

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