The Heart of the Home: Specifying Gas Fireplaces for Today’s Homes

A gas fireplace truly is a design focal point, adding ambience and warmth to any room of the home, and new technologies expand placement options. This course explores today’s factory-built gas fireplaces, including terminology, fireplace types, specialty fireplace options, design considerations, venting parameters, selection criteria, and key specification issues.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Explain gas fireplace basics, including components, terminology, and fuel options.
• Describe various types of factory-built gas fireplaces and their venting characteristics.
• List specialty gas fireplace options, including multi-sided and indoor/outdoor models.
• Recall the selection criteria to consider when choosing between gas fireplace options.
• Identify gas fireplace space requirements, installation clearances, and venting parameters.
• Design and specify a gas fireplace system to meet your project needs.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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