Grouped performance data
Reference BTU, vent, and clearance bands by product family
Estimators and mechanical engineers use these grouped rows when comparing Valor gas fireplaces, electric units, and inserts against chase size and fuel availability. Full filterable sheets live on the Specs page.
Gas fireplace — mid-size direct-vent
| Input BTU/hr | 18,000 – 40,000 BTU/hr (natural gas / propane kits) |
|---|---|
| Vent type | Direct-vent coaxial, horizontal or vertical termination |
| Clearance to combustibles | Listed mantel and side clearances per CSA / ANSI Z21.88 |
| Fire resistance context | Chase framing follows listed enclosure notes; not a rated wall assembly by itself |
Electric fireplace — wall / insert formats
| Heat output | Up to ~5,000 BTU/hr equivalent (1,500 W class heaters) |
|---|---|
| Power | 120 V dedicated or shared circuit per local electrical code |
| VOC emissions | No combustion VOC; finish coatings meet low-VOC interior paint schedules |
| Service life expectancy | LED media assemblies typically 20,000+ hour design life |
Roofing interface — chase / penetration notes
| Wind load rating context | Termination caps coordinated with roofing assembly wind rating (PSF / MPH) |
|---|---|
| Thermal bridging | Chase insulation details to limit thermal bridging at roof/wall junctions |
| Moisture vapor transmission | Flashing and underlayment transitions documented for wet climates |
Product families
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Electric Fireplaces
120 V media
Fireplace Inserts
Retrofit
Roofing Interfaces
Chase & flashingWhy teams specify Valor
Alternating proof points for heat, install, and envelope coordination
BTU tables that match the packing list
Input and output BTU/hr bands are published by fuel type so hospitality lounges and production homes stop arguing from incomplete cut sheets. When green-building premiums conflict with budget reality, we document code-compliant standard assemblies alongside optional higher-efficiency paths.
Clearances written for field crews
Mantel depths, side clearances, and hearth extensions follow listed documentation. Prefabricated chase kits versus field-built surrounds pull in different directions—vent path still decides what fits. Dimensional stability of surrounds matters when heat cycles meet millwork.
Envelope notes for roofing trades
Vertical terminations need moisture vapor transmission and wind load rating coordination with the roofing assembly. Valor callouts help roofing crews manage thermal bridging at chase walls without inventing details on site. ASTM E108 Class A context belongs to the roofing assembly schedule; the fireplace listing alone does not create a rated roof. Since 2018, Roofing Materials interface packets have listed flashing checkpoints so freeze-thaw climates stop inventing first-winter patches.
Milestones behind the published tables
From 1984 field clearance matrices through 2004 insert framing sheets, 2012 electric 1,500 W media rows, and 2018–2023 roof chase packets, Valor kept one rule: publish input BTU/hr, vent type, and clearances before finishes lock. Typical mid-size gas bands stay 18,000–40,000 BTU/hr; electric paths disclose ~5,000 BTU/hr equivalent heat and 20,000+ hour LED design life. Limits stay visible—electric is not whole-room gas duty; listings do not replace wall fire resistance rating or STC schedules.
Listings & references
Certification marks used on Valor submittals
CSA / ANSI Z21.88Vented gas fireplace heaters
UL 127 / UL 907Factory-built fireplace references
ENERGY STARSelect high-efficiency gas models
ASTM E108Class A roof assembly context
Intertek / ETLElectrical fireplace listings
Send model family, fuel, and BTU target
The Valor spec desk returns cut-sheet IDs and vent notes—not a generic brochure dump. Include project city when wind or freeze conditions affect termination choices.
- Natural gas, propane, or electric path confirmed
- Insert framing width/height if retrofit
- Horizontal vs vertical vent preference
- Unit count for production or hospitality packages