Ventless fireplace insert question

[tai]

I don't know if this is the correct forum to ask, but I guess I'll give it a go.

I have a ventless gas fireplace insert that I'd like to install in my basement family room. It says that it needs to be enclosed in a "solid fuel burning fireplace, or a ventless firebox." My question is, do you think/know if I were to frame a box and use that tile backerboard, if that would work? Or, should I just have a brick guy come and have him build an enclosure?

Thanks in advanced for any of your responses.

[HVAC HAWK]

I don't know if this is the correct forum to ask, but I guess I'll give it a go.

I have a ventless gas fireplace insert that I'd like to install in my basement family room. It says that it needs to be enclosed in a "solid fuel burning fireplace, or a ventless firebox." My question is, do you think/know if I were to frame a box and use that tile backerboard, if that would work? Or, should I just have a brick guy come and have him build an enclosure?

Thanks in advanced for any of your responses.

i would do the brick the wood with tile is not good enough to take the heat

better be safe then sorry

[DuckButter]

My state is rediculously cautious about them.
They are very popular in many states further south, but in colder climates they are used much more than they would be down south.
I would strongly suggest talking to a licensed plumber or gas fitter about it.
You might need to install a liner, as well as a co detector.

They expressly NOT to be used as a primary source of heat.

The idea that they are generally less than 40Kbtu is compared to a stove...but a stove is only on for maybe an hour or two.

Mistakingly installing one of these without proper safety...O2 sensor built in, CO detector plumbing/gas and fire inspection is unwise.

If anything were to happen as a result of installing one without permits, it could very well be an issue with insurance.

[tai]

Thanks for the info.

It is 30k btu and would not necessarily be used as primary heat, mostly supplimental when needed (we have central air/heating).

I'll check around with some contacts I might have.