It will not be the "main" source of heat, but more for atmosphere, with a flat screen TV above it in the living room area. What advantages of vent or non-vent are there? If vented it would need to be a rear, or back vent, not vertical......blower is optional. Fuel will be propane....House is 2-story with basement - around 2,400 squ. ft. but logs would not be to heat all that....thanks for any and all info - there are so many options.......we live in mountains of western NC, but winters are not bitter terrible bad lately.
2007-09-14 12:39:31 · 4 answers · asked by vat 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Vented.Non vented will build up the CO2 level in your home.I bought a Vermont castings un vented wood stove two years ago.This year I have changed to vented.
2007-09-14 13:05:18 · answer #1 · answered by snowman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never been crazy about non-vented fireplaces (the concept, anyway). The burned gasses have to go somewhere, and that somewhere is in the room where the fireplace is sitting. In the winter time in a well-sealed home, I would think that would cause a depletion of oxygen and an increase in carbon monoxide.
Also, look for the dual-vented type of exhaust system. The flue contains concentric intake and exhaust ducts. The cold air comes down in through the outer duct and the fire exhaust goes out through the inner duct. This heats the incoming air, which makes the heating properties of the fireplace more efficient (you're burning the gas, you might as well use the energy to heat the room instead of just discharging it outside).
Also, the dual nature of the flue with the cold air on the outside insulates the hot exhaust duct (lower fire hazard).
2007-09-14 13:32:07 · answer #2 · answered by Paul in San Diego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vat, I'm going to strongly suggest to you that you not go with a non-vented unit. I know they are said to be safe, but Carbon Monoxide or isn't something I would be willing to accept percentages or odds on. If there was to be a leak you'll never know it without a detector. . . and then again, you're relying on a device that too may malfunction and/or fail.
Mike Lonergan
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2007-09-14 15:18:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better buy a ventilator fireplace and plan on using wood. My son lives in Burlington and the power went out for 6 days.. No worries he had a supply of wood and they weathered the ice storm very well... Better see a fire place expert--ok
2007-09-14 14:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Gerald 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋