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Exterior hood over gas fireplace vent

2 years ago

My HardiePlank siding is newly painted. Prior to the painting, the heat exiting from the gas fireplace inside caused vertical staing above the vent outside. To avoid this happening, I am considering installing a hood over the vent but wondering if the backdraft resulting will have an adverse effect on the fireplace operation. Maybe there is a sensor in the exhaust which will prevent it from operating. What about all this?