Direct Vent Fireplace, Ventless Fireplace and More

           

Perhaps one of the most important aspects of your fireplace is how will it be vented? In this section you will find articles related to the four main types of venting associated with fireplaces. Direct vent fireplace, vent free or ventless fireplace, natural vent fireplace and power vent fireplace are reviewed in more detail here.

• Direct Vent Fireplace
  A direct vent fireplace is perhaps your best choice for combining energy efficiency and safety. Available in a variety of models including the direct vent gas fireplace.
  
  
• Power Venting
  Not as popular as other forms of venting, a power venting fireplace can help remove byproducts to the outside and improve the efficiency of your fireplace.
  
  
• Natural Vent Fireplace
  To remove the combustion gases from the firebox to the outdoors you will require some type of venting. One method of doing this is is to use a natural vent fireplace.
  
  
• Vent Free Gas Fireplace
  Fireplaces emit a variety of potentially toxic substances including carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. A vent free gas fireplace offers no venting capacity.