Sentence examples for existing fireplaces from inspiring English sources

In a B-vented unit, the most commonly used in homes and apartments with existing fireplaces, the air used for combustion comes from inside the house while exhaust gases are vented outside through a pipe run up an existing chimney or installed as a stand-alone vent stack.

Most gas-fireplace manufacturers make both stand-alone units and inserts that can be installed in an existing fireplace.

It is also possible to use the chimney from an existing fireplace to install a free-standing wood- or pellet-burning stove in front of the fireplace rather than inside it.

Mr. Crouch explained that this is basically an airtight wood stove that is installed either all or part of the way into an existing fireplace opening.

Installation costs more if an existing fireplace flue is used for exhaust, "because you have to reline the flue," Mr. Vollweiler said.

Vent-Free Gas Fireplace Inserts: By creating a vent-fire gas fireplace from an existing masonry fireplace, you can increase the heating efficiency as well as customize the appearance.

If you are reclaiming an old fireplace that has not been used for a long time, it is important to get professional advice as to the safety and viability of the existing chimney and fireplace structure.

The primary consideration in building a gas fireplace is safely connecting the hearth to an existing gas line.

Existing ceiling beams and an imposing fireplace have been used to good effect.

The same builders were paid £680 to rebuild his fireplace and "replace 19 existing air bricks with new Eco Coverage air bricks".

Fastow bought the River Oaks property for about $1 million in February 2000 and tore down the existing home, then built a mansion complete with museum-quality lighting, six fireplaces, an outdoor pool and a screened summerhouse.