I don t recall seeing a fireplace that required such a shield.
Gas fireplace vinyl siding.
Probably needs a vinyl siding shield.
Use this duravent kit as a heat shield on buildings made of temperature sensitive materials.
This duravent directvent vinyl siding standoff kit will protect your siding.
Buy the napoleon gd 222 direct vent termination venting component for gas fireplaces and gas stoves.
Siding on the chimney should never be hot to the touch when your fireplace is in use.
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Next connect the gas line and provide a gas service shut off valve.
And a complete inspection that it is installed to manufacturers specs.
Vinyl siding was introduced in the 1960s and has gained popularity since the 1970s.
Find info on price dimensions installation and accessories.
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.
Combustible exterior wall for vinyl siding stucco or wood exteriors a siding standoff may be installed between vent cap and exterior wall.
Siding standoff prevents excessive heat from damaging siding materials.
Duravent manufactures this kit to work with direct vent gas propane stoves heaters and fireplaces.
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.
Bolt vent cap to standoff.
Accessed when the surround is installed around the fireplace.
Siding material must be cut to accommodate standoff.
Hence any thing but a blue flame in a gas fueled appliance probably means not correct blue temperature and the possibility of soot forming.
If it is then there is a serious problem with your fireplace or chimney.
A damaged chimney that is overheating is a significant fire risk.
Gas logs are probably the cause blue flame denotes a proper air fuel mixture and hence a correct temperature flame.
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You should not use your fireplace again until the problem is identified and fixed.
