Posted by Fred Werring on August 18, 2016 at 06:48:42 from (162.213.228.95):
House was built in 96, so it's fairly air tight. Currently has a zero clearance wood fireplace that we never use.
So I'm thinking ripping that box out and putting in a set of propane logs and firebox.
It's main function will be heat....emergency if we lose power, and use it to keep the family room warm while leaving the rest of the house cooler in the winter.
I've read the pro's and con's of vent free, not sure I want them, although they are installed all the time. And my emergency heat now is a couple kerosene heaters, probably worse than vent free gas logs as far as indoor pollution goes.
Been reading about direct vents, they claim 80% of the heat gets radiated through the glass front, but I'd like some real world feedback.
Do the direct vents really put out heat, or are they more for looks?
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