Gas Fireplace Vinyl Siding
Use this duravent kit as a heat shield on buildings made of temperature sensitive materials.
Gas fireplace vinyl siding. Duravent manufactures this kit to work with direct vent gas propane stoves heaters and fireplaces. Gas fireplace makes soot streak on siding. This duravent directvent vinyl siding standoff kit will protect your siding. Fireplaces fireplace inserts stoves gas logs heaters fireplace mantels fireplace accessories chimneys venting outdoor living guides articles my account order status help home chimney pipe direct vent pipe dura vent directvent pro heat shielding vinyl siding standoff for vent pipes with a 4 inch inner diameter 46dva vss.
Combustible exterior wall for vinyl siding stucco or wood exteriors a siding standoff may be installed between vent cap and exterior wall. This standoff kit prevents the warping and melting of vinyl siding. I don t recall seeing a fireplace that required such a shield. And a complete inspection that it is installed to manufacturers specs.
At north country fire we strive to provide the best customer care including industry leading technical support. Siding on the chimney should never be hot to the touch when your fireplace is in use. Accessed when the surround is installed around the fireplace. Gas logs are probably the cause blue flame denotes a proper air fuel mixture and hence a correct temperature flame.
A damaged chimney that is overheating is a significant fire risk. Siding standoff prevents excessive heat from damaging siding materials. Hence any thing but a blue flame in a gas fueled appliance probably means not correct blue temperature and the possibility of soot forming. Today the wood siding and vapor barrier that was once in place underneath the vinyl has been replaced with a rigid foam sheathing to increase energy efficiency in homes.
Find info on price dimensions installation and accessories. If it is then there is a serious problem with your fireplace or chimney. Siding material must be cut to accommodate standoff. R520 bf series ss gas fireplacec view residential fireplace r620 materials other than wood flooring carpet vinyl flooring etc it must be installed on a equivilent wood or metal panel.
Next connect the gas line and provide a gas service shut off valve. Vinyl siding was introduced in the 1960s and has gained popularity since the 1970s. I m not sure i want to get. Buy the napoleon gd 222 direct vent termination venting component for gas fireplaces and gas stoves.