Sometimes these are encased by a housing of siding or simulated brick.
Factory built fireplace.
However they must be installed correctly to be safe in your home.
You can have an authentic and live wood fire experience with our wide selection of fireplaces.
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What exactly is a prefab fireplace.
Replacing factory built fireplaces it s often better to remove old units from the outside.
Replacing factory built fireplaces gives many expert fireplace installers plenty of steady work.
Our tc54 is the world s largest factory built direct vent gas fireplace grandly proportioned to fit in great rooms and commercial settings that previously required a custom built hearth.
Factory built fireplaces are so well insulated that they can typically be installed just inches away from combustible materials.
Factory built fireplaces now make up approximately 75 of all types of fireplaces.
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Most are constructed of metal and include glass doors insulated walls air cooled pipes and blowers which move the heat produced by the fire into the room.
Unlike traditional masonry fireplaces which are built on site factory built fireplaces are designed to allow for installation at a later date although they are just as often used for new construction.
Other components include a screen damper firebrick panels glass doors a metal chimney a chase top rain.
Factory built fireplaces have chimneys extending through the roof.
You also have the ability to add a wood fireplace and accessorize with one of our many sets of gas logs for ease and convenience.
A chase cover which resembles a shoe box lid may perch atop the chimney.
Tc54 a grand statement.
A prefab fireplace is a metal box that may or may not have vents at the top and bottom fireplace face.