Method and system for fireplace conversion

Abstract

A method and system for conversion of a fireplace to an updated or different model or configuration is provided. For example, such conversion can apply to any fireplace configuration, indoor and outdoor, commercial and residential, to provide a different fireplace appearance. A converted fireplace comprises an existing firebox, an existing exhaust system, a shell and replacement firebox, and an exhaust adapter. The firebox and exhaust system typically comprise the existing structure within a residential or commercial fireplace installation. The firebox can he of various heights, widths and depths, and yet still be converted, while the exhaust system can comprise various configurations, such as B-vent, direct vent and the like, and yet coupled to the replacement fireplace unit.

1 . A converted fireplace system, said fireplace comprising:
 at least one of an existing firebox frame and exhaust system;   a shell comprising a pair of adjusting legs, a pair of framing channels, a body, and a top; the pair of adjusting legs configured to support or level the shell once mounted within the existing firebox;   a replacement firebox unit configured to slide within the shell and connect to the framing channels; and   an exhaust adapter configured to operatively couple the shell to the existing firebox frame and exhaust system, the exhaust adapter comprising a collar plate to couple to the shell and adapter component for coupling to the firebox frame.   
     
     
         2 . The converted fireplace system according to  claim 1 , wherein the top of the shell may be integrated with the body of the shell. 
     
     
         3 . The converted fireplace system according to  claim 1 , wherein the exhaust adapter includes a flex liner in between the collar plate and adapter component. 
     
     
         4 . The converted fireplace system according to  claim 3 , wherein exhaust adapter is configured to facilitate conversion to a direct vent exhaust system. 
     
     
         5 . The converted fireplace system according to  claim 3 , wherein exhaust adapter is configured to facilitate conversion to a B-vent exhaust system. 
     
     
         6 . The converted fireplace system according to  claim 1 , wherein the adapter component comprises at least one of a gasket, adapter plate, and integrated adapter. 
     
     
         7 . A fireplace converter comprising:
 a shell comprising adjusting legs, framing channels, a body, and a top, wherein the pair of adjusting legs are configured to support or level the shell once it is mounted within an existing firebox;   a replacement firebox unit configured to slide within the shell and connect to the framing channels; and   an exhaust adapter configured to operatively couple the shell to the existing firebox and an existing exhaust system, wherein the exhaust adapter comprises a collar plate to couple the shell and an adapter component for coupling to the firebox frame.   
     
     
         8 . The fireplace converter according to  claim 7 , wherein the top of the shell may be integrated with the body of the shell. 
     
     
         9 . The fireplace converter according to  claim 7 , wherein the exhaust adapter comprises a flex liner in between the collar plate and the adapter component. 
     
     
         10 . The fireplace converter according to  claim 7 , wherein exhaust adapter is configured to facilitate conversion to a direct vent exhaust system. 
     
     
         11 . The fireplace converter according to  claim 7 , wherein exhaust adapter is configured to facilitate conversion to a B- vent exhaust system. 
     
     
         12 . A method for converting a fireplace to an different appearance, said method comprising:
 removing existing shell and components from an existing firebox;   attaching an exhaust adapter to the existing firebox;   sliding and attaching a shell body to the existing firebox via the exhaust adapter;   adjusting legs to support the shell body; and   inserting a replacement firebox into the shell body.   
     
     
         13 . The method according to  claim 12 , said method further comprising attaching framing channels to the shell body to attach the shell body to the existing firebox.