Gas Fireplace Insert

[MJBaldwin]

Hello all,

I live in an old house that has a true fireplace since then an owner has added a set of those NG logs. The problem is when you open the flue they dont heat anything up. I would really like to add a gas insert into the house. The problem is it has a curve at the top. Wondering if any of you guys have suggestions on what I could do for this?

Sorry for the bad picture had to find one and this was as good as it got

[Bigsmitty]

Typically all the surrounds for fireplace inserts are rectangular Mike. Basically you would loose the arch look. What is the size of the existing opening?

[MJBaldwin]

I am fine with loosing it but would it cover up those upper bricks that are going at an angle?

[Smoker]

You can get a insert for it and have metal fill in the rest. You can keep the arch that way. Custom made surround. I need to make a lot of them.

[fishfinder72]

From your measurements it looks like you have plenty of room for a gas insert. I would talk to a local fireplace dealer and find out what manufacturers will do custom shrouds to fill in your arched opening. I know Kozy Heat makes custom shrouds for these type of applications.