If you love the shape of a traditional hearth but prefer a clean opening without a prominent metal surround, Flare’s Frameless Traditional family is worth exploring. The taller, more familiar fireplace proportions make room for a log-centered fire while allowing the surrounding finish to feel contemporary or classic.

Serving the Triangle and surrounding Central North Carolina communities.

Chimneys Plus can help you compare the Traditional 42 and 46 and choose a presentation that suits your home. These are complete built-in gas fireplaces with their own fireboxes; they do not require an existing masonry fireplace or a separate firebox to be installed first.

Choose the fire as well as the finish

The family offers two different burner presentations. Summit brings flames through its log-burner arrangement; Bonfire provides a broader presentation beneath a large oak log set. Seeing the approved combinations is a useful part of deciding which feels right to you.

The firebox interior also changes the character. Brick-style choices can reinforce a traditional setting, while the reflective black option gives the fire a different sense of depth. We help you compare these details alongside the scale of the opening, rather than treat them as unrelated accessories selected at the end.

Bring comfort into the design early

The right fireplace should feel comfortable to use as well as look good in the wall. We discuss how much room heat you want, whether backup operation is a priority and how you plan to use nearby furniture or a television. Heat-management choices and safety-barrier selection are part of that conversation.

The sealed direct-vent firebox takes combustion air from outside and exhausts outside. The enclosure still needs its approved heat-release design and clearances. Chimneys Plus handles or coordinates gas piping, required electrical work and permitting, and checks access for future service before finishes are completed.

Selection details

• Family sizes: Traditional 42 and Traditional 46.
• Burner options: Summit or Bonfire in the current family.
• Configuration: front-facing built-in direct-vent gas fireplace.
• Fuels: natural gas or propane, matched to the selected model.
• Barrier: standard safety screen or approved Passive Double Glass option.
• Electrical: Flare specifies a normal 110V/15A supply; we confirm additional needs for the selected accessories.

The size names are not framing dimensions. We verify the complete current specification, including the chosen burner and barrier, before ordering and building. Manufacturer Frameless Traditional product information.

Plan your fireplace with Chimneys Plus

The Chimneys Plus team includes CSIA- and NFI-certified professionals. Together with our North Carolina general contractor and fuel-piping licenses, these qualifications reflect our commitment to knowledgeable fireplace installation and service.

Contact Chimneys Plus to compare the Flare Traditional sizes and fire presentations and plan a fireplace that belongs in your home.

Current specifications

• Vents with 5×8 in vent pipe (10 x 12 in framed wall opening)

Source: manufacturer product page. Specifications can change with new model years, so we confirm them against the current documents before you buy.

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• All fireplaces
• Custom fireplace design and installation
• Gas line installation
• GasCheck annual gas fireplace service
• Financing options

Frequently asked questions

Does a Flare Frameless Traditional fireplace need an existing fireplace?

No. It is a built-in appliance with its own firebox and an installation enclosure designed around it. If you are updating an existing fireplace location, we assess the construction and venting rather than assume it is a direct fit.

How do I choose between a Flare Traditional 42 and 46?

We compare their actual viewing openings with the wall, room and seating position. The larger size is not automatically better; the surround and the way you use the room should guide the decision.

What is the difference between Flare Traditional Summit and Bonfire burners?

They offer different fire and log presentations. Summit is an in-log burner design; Bonfire uses a wider fire beneath its large oak log arrangement. We help you compare the approved combinations instead of selecting solely by the burner name.

Can a Flare Frameless Traditional fireplace provide outage heat?

Yes, with an approved screen or Passive Double Glass installation, battery backup and an available gas supply, if no Power Vent or Active Heat Flex is required. Those powered systems prevent battery-only operation. AC-dependent lighting and accessories also stop without household power. We verify the complete specification for supplemental backup use.

Does a Flare Frameless Traditional fireplace still need household electricity?

Yes. The normal electrical supply is required even when the approved configuration supports battery backup. Chimneys Plus coordinates that work and reviews accessory requirements.

Can a TV be installed above a Flare Frameless Traditional fireplace?

It may be possible with the proper enclosure and heat-management design. We check the appliance instructions, protected wiring routes and the television manufacturer’s limits together; the fireplace’s nominal clearance is not a guarantee that every TV is suitable.

Who handles a Flare Frameless Traditional gas line and permits?

Chimneys Plus handles or coordinates gas piping, required electrical work and applicable permits. That includes checking whether an existing line can serve the selected fireplace and confirming requirements for a switch-out.