A long ribbon of fire can give a living room a welcoming center without a heavy fireplace surround. Flare Front Facing fireplaces suit homeowners who want a clean, built-in focal point and a clear view from one main seating area. Their frameless presentation works especially well when the surrounding stone, tile or wall finish is an important part of the design.

Serving the Triangle and surrounding Central North Carolina communities.

This is a complete built-in gas fireplace with its own firebox, not an insert that needs an existing fireplace around it. Chimneys Plus can help you compare the visual proportions, heat needs and construction requirements before settling on a model.

Choose the view and the way you want to use it

The Front Facing family includes a low, wide view as well as taller glass options. A longer fireplace can balance a broad wall; a taller opening may be more satisfying when you want the fire itself to have greater presence. Approved media and burner options change the character further, from a contemporary presentation to the log-centered Summit option on compatible models.

Tell us whether your priority is useful room heat, atmosphere over a longer evening, or warmth during an electrical outage. Heat management and safety-barrier choices affect those goals. A TV above the fireplace also needs to be planned with the complete wall design, the appliance instructions and the TV manufacturer’s temperature limits.

Installation that considers the whole wall

The sealed direct-vent combustion system brings in outdoor combustion air and sends exhaust outside rather than using already-conditioned room air for combustion. The enclosure still needs its specified heat-management arrangement, clearances and service access. Those requirements are separate from the combustion vent.

Normal installation includes household electrical power, even when battery-backup operation is available. Chimneys Plus handles or coordinates the gas piping, required electrical work and permitting, including the applicable requirements for a replacement fireplace. We review the vent route and finish details together so the final design works as a complete installation.

Selection details

• Configuration: single-sided indoor built-in direct-vent fireplace.
• Published model range: nominal 25–100-inch sizes; not every size is offered at every glass height.
• Glass heights: 16 or 24 inches, depending on size.
• Fuel: natural gas or a factory-configured propane option.
• Safety barrier: screen or approved Passive Double Glass configuration.
• Normal electrical provision: 110V/15A as specified by Flare; accessory requirements are reviewed separately.

Model numbers are not framing measurements. We confirm the selected unit’s actual opening, enclosure and service clearances before construction. Manufacturer 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 Flare Front Facing options and plan a fireplace that fits your room and the way you want to enjoy it.

Current specifications

• Sizes: FF-25, 30, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80, 100 (16 in glass), plus -H 24 in glass versions of 45 to 100; 25 and 30 have 24 in glass
• Natural gas input (16 in and 24 in glass families): 17,500 to 30,690 BTU/hr (25 in) up to 32,500 to 65,813 BTU/hr (100 in)
• Propane input: max 24,893 BTU/hr (25 in) to 51,150 BTU/hr (100 in); min 12,500 to 25,500 BTU/hr (dealer table has typos in the 30 and 45 rows)
• Listed steady-state efficiency about 79 to 80 percent on natural gas
• Representative FF-60: glass 16 in high, listed width 57 13/16 in (column B), unit height 28 in, 5×8 in vent
• Vent adapter: 4×6 in on 25, 30 and 45; 5×8 in on 50 and larger
• Direct vent; optional power vent system
• Electronic ignition with battery backup

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

Related products and services

• Valor LX2 Gas Fireplace
• Valor LX1 Pier Gas Fireplace
• Valor L1 See-Thru Gas Fireplace
• All fireplaces
• Custom fireplace design and installation
• Gas line installation
• GasCheck annual gas fireplace service
• Financing options

Frequently asked questions

Does a Flare Front Facing fireplace need an existing masonry fireplace?

No. It has its own firebox and is installed within an enclosure designed for the selected model. An existing fireplace is not required.

Can a Flare Front Facing fireplace provide heat during a power outage?

Yes, in an approved screen or Passive Double Glass configuration with battery backup and an available gas supply, provided the installation does not depend on a Power Vent or Active Heat Flex. Those powered systems cannot operate on batteries alone. Lights and other AC-powered accessories also need household power. We confirm the complete configuration before recommending it for supplemental backup heat.

Does a Flare Front Facing fireplace still need an electrical connection?

Yes. Battery backup does not replace the normal electrical provision. We coordinate the required supply and any additional accessory wiring rather than leaving you to arrange that separately.

Can a TV go above a Flare Front Facing fireplace?

It may be possible with the appropriate heat-management design. Fireplace clearances, heat-release locations, wiring protection and the TV’s own limits all matter; a photograph or a single clearance number is not a complete installation plan.

How do I choose the right Flare Front Facing size?

We consider viewing distance, wall proportions and room comfort together. A wider flame is not automatically the best choice for a smaller or well-insulated room, and a nominal model size does not describe the full installed footprint.

Who handles the gas line and permits for a Flare Front Facing installation?

Chimneys Plus handles or coordinates gas piping, required electrical work and permits. An existing gas line still needs to be checked for suitability, and a fireplace replacement is not automatically permit-free.