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Today’s gas fireplaces make a stylish, modern design statement while providing a safe and efficient option for supplemental heat. This course explores the benefits of direct vent, electric ignition gas fireplaces over other fuel and venting options, with a focus on the innovative features and design possibilities offered by frameless fireplaces suitable for any residential or commercial space.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Describe the energy, safety, and air quality benefits of direct vent gas fireplaces compared to other fuel and vent options.
- Explain how heat delivery and removal are safely and efficiently managed in frameless gas fireplaces.
- Review safety considerations, including combustible material use and clearances as well as double glass or safety screens for the glass fronts of frameless direct vent gas fireplaces.
- Discuss frameless fireplace advantages such as cool wall technology, double glass heat barriers, a summer kit option, LED lighting systems, and home automation in linear gas fireplaces.
- Convey the advantages of a high glass viewing window and indoor/outdoor solutions in frameless fireplaces.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Steven Taylor on behalf of Flare Fireplaces, LLC. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: Steven Taylor
Title: Subject Matter Expert (SME), Flare Fireplaces
Background: The instructor of this course is a subject matter expert. The course has been written by qualified education developers and is conducted in accordance with all applicable regulations.