Direct vent fireplaces can be installed both indoors or outdoors. They are versatile and are available in many distinct styles and designs. They are ideally suited for a homeowner starting from scratch.

A direct vent uses a high temperature glass panel to seal off the burn area of the fireplace. It pulls air from outside to feed the fire. It does not affect the indoor air quality and is very efficient. The direct vents are very safe and produce a tremendous amount of heat. They have a sealed glass front and the vent pipe that exits the flue gases outside rather than in the homes.

Direct vent fireplaces do not require a chimney. Just a hole through the wall is needed behind or right above the appliance. Almost any bare wall in the home is suitable for a direct vent fireplace. A direct vent unit can be installed almost anywhere in the home because of coaxial venting. This type applies a sealed combustion direct vent system to heat the home efficiently and maintain indoor air quality. It is designed to address negative air pressure problems in "tightly-sealed" homes. Combustion air is acquired from outside the home through a dual (co-linear) venting system, eliminating the heat loss associated with conventional chimneys.