Originally Posted By: jmichalski This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I just inspected a new construction home and there is a gas fireplace in the master BR. I know that, typically, these are installed without dampers when they are direct vent systems. On our walkthrough, the wind made such a noise it was hard to talk in the room, and a draft could be seen to be rattling the glass doors.
Two questions: 1) It seems clear that a damper is appropriate, is that a problem with the function of this direct vent system?
2) I did not notice any specific defect in the installation of the vent (through the chimney in the center of the home) but is there something else I should specifically be looking for in relation to the venting that could reduce/eliminate this problem?
Originally Posted By: dwillis This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Would not care to guess whether the lack of damper was the issue or not, clearly the fireplace is not opperating correctly and has the possibility of allowing th by-products of combustion into the room.
