Local gas fireplace installers in Progress Village

The mesh barrier over the glass

Fireplace glass on a gas unit runs hot enough to cause burns. The 2015 revisions of ANSI Z21.88 and ANSI Z21.50 brought in a barrier requirement for units whose glass passes a set temperature, which is why many newer models ship with a mesh screen in front.

Our pros install the barrier your model came with and show you how it comes off for cleaning. It stays on whenever the fireplace is in use.

The first few fires

A new gas fireplace often gives off an odor during its first hours of use as paint and materials cure. The manuals call it normal and recommend opening windows to ventilate the room.

Our specialists explain what the manual says about the first burns for your model, including any recommended run time, so the smell does not come as a surprise. Keeping pets and anyone sensitive to odors in another room until it clears is a sensible precaution.

What your gas fireplace estimate lists

A useful installation estimate spells out each part of the job and who does it. Ours covers these lines when they apply.

• The model, its fuel and its rating
• The vent route and termination
• Framing, facing and clearances
• The supply connection and who makes it
• Wiring for ignition, fans and controls
• Start-up checks and the handover

Confirm the model before the tile and trim

The fireplace you choose sets the framing, the clearances, the facing zone and the mantel heights. Ordering tile or cabinetry first can leave you working backward to fit a unit to finishes that do not suit it.

Our specialists lock in the exact model number early and give you the dimensions and clearances to share with your designer or builder.