Because the existing chimney liner used by the wood fireplace is designed to burn only firewood a gas fireplace insert would require the installation of a collinear gas insert liner in the fireplace flue to the chimney top.
Converting wood fireplace to gas insert.
A wood burning prefabricated fireplace will need a conversion kit but masonry fireplaces have several options.
Conventional masonry wood burning fireplaces are ideal for converting to gas because they already have the look of a traditional fireplace and all you have to do is install the gas burning guts inside the firebox.
You can make the conversion by simply adding a gas log set or by installing a self contained gas insert unit with its own chimney.
The cost to convert a wood burning fireplace to gas depends on the type of insert or log set you choose venting gas plumbing electrical work and finishing materials needed along with labor costs.
Manufacturers approved termination direct vent insert cap is required to minimize animal and rain entry.