See-Through & Double-Sided Gas Fireplaces

  • Flare ST-70 double-sided see-through gas fireplace set between a modern dining room and living space, frameless linear opening
  • Flare See-Through 80 double-sided gas fireplace with the Summit Burner and cool-touch double glass, showing driftwood log media and a full flame
  • Flare See-Through 60 double-sided gas fireplace below a wall-mounted TV in a contemporary living room, frameless linear opening

Modern See-Through Gas FireplaceThe Flare Modern See-Through gas fireplace — also known as a double-sided or two-way fireplace — creates a seamless connection between two spaces, acting as a window that links one room to another. Whether as a striking centerpiece or a subtle room divider, it ties together open spaces while offering a clear view of the flame from both sides. Available in lengths from 30 to 100 inches and three glass heights, there’s a Flare see-through gas fireplace to suit any residential or commercial setting.

Double-Sided and Two-Sided Gas Fireplaces

A double-sided fireplace and a see-through fireplace are the same thing: one firebox set into the wall between two rooms, showing a single flame from both faces. It is also called a two-sided or two-way fireplace, and the shorter spelling see-thru fireplace is just as widely used. Flare builds every one as a frameless linear gas fireplace, so each side reads as a clean rectangle of fire with no visible frame.

Placed between two rooms, a double-sided gas fireplace works as a room divider that still lets light and sightlines through — a living room and dining room, a bedroom and ensuite, or an indoor room and a covered patio. Because one direct-vent firebox serves both faces, two rooms are warmed from a single appliance and a single gas line.

Dimension diagram for the Flare see-through gas fireplace showing A full width, B viewing window width, C viewing window height, D full height minus telescopic legs and E vent adapter size
A – Full WidthB – Viewing Window WidthC – Viewing Window HeightD – Full Height, Minus Telescopic LegsE – Vent Adapter Size

Glass Height Matters More on a Double-Sided Fireplace

Because the opening sits between two rooms it works as a window as much as a firebox — you are looking through it into the next space. Many linear gas fireplaces are limited to a narrow letterbox opening. Flare offers see-through models with 24″ high and 30″ extra-high glass alongside the standard 16″, so the opening reads as a genuine window and the view through is not squeezed into a slot.

Why Choose a See-Through Gas Fireplace

  • One flame, visible from two rooms at once
  • Divides an open plan without closing it off
  • Heats both sides from a single direct-vent firebox
  • Frameless on both faces, with no trim to interrupt the opening
  • Tall 24″ and 30″ glass openings as well as the standard 16″ — a clearer window between the two rooms
  • 21 models, 30 to 100 inches wide

Flare Fireplaces are certified and approved by CSA to be installed in North America, including in the state of California and Massachusetts.

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Features

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Linear Design

The linear direct vent fireplace is designed to appear longer across your space, creating the appearance of your fireplace hanging effortlessly in your wall. The term “linear fireplace” is used to describe the long rectangular glass opening and can be specified by length and glass height.

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Advanced 3D Burner

Unlike a traditional pipe burner, Flare’s 3D stainless steel burners create a deeper, taller flame that extends closer to the sides of the fireplace, allowing for a more dynamic, natural look that runs almost end-to-end in your fireplace. Standard on all our indoor fireplaces

Flare Summit Burner raising the flame into the taller viewing window of a modern linear gas fireplace

Summit Burner

Designed to enhance the visual appeal of fireplaces with taller viewing windows, the optional Summit Burner elevates the flame into the vertical space using an advanced driftwood log burner.

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Ceramic Black Reflective Back

All Flare Fireplaces have the option to upgrade to a black ceramic Reflective Back panel. This panel adds depth by increasing the reflection of your flame and media on the back or sides of your fireplace.

Linear Frameless Fireplace

Multicolor LED Lighting

The optional multicolor LED kit lights up your firebox with any color in the spectrum using the included remote. Set the color and the memory will remember your choice each time you power the unit on or off. You can also power the lights independently to use the lights regardless of if the fireplace is on.

Linear Frameless Fireplace

Optional Double Glass

Flare Fireplaces offers a quick touch Double Glass, which functions without the need of a power vent, across our entire lineup. This safety barrier is perfect when you are looking to achieve that crystal clear viewing window to your flame.

Wall switch supplied as standard with every residential Flare gas fireplace

Wall Switch

All residential Flare Fireplaces ship standard with a simple Wall Switch as part of the purchase.

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Summer Kit Heat Control

The optional Summer Kit is used to control the heat output of your cool glass or safety screen equipped Flare Fireplace. Have it dump your heat whenever the fireplace is turned on or set it to come on with a switch when you want to show off your Flare, but not the heat.

Wall-Timer

Wall Timer

Optional analog wall timers are available with every fireplace design.

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Home Automation

The modern electronic gas valves equipped on all Flare Fireplaces enable your fireplace to be integrated into a new or pre-existing home automation system. Using signal relays brought to the fireplace, you can control your Flare using your Home Automation hub to control turning your fireplace on and off.

Battery-Backup

Battery Backup

Operate your screened Flare Fireplace, with no blowers, when the power goes out. Four AA batteries can keep your fireplace functioning for up to two years.

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Remote Control

Every residential Flare Fireplace ships standard with a user friendly remote. This remote allows you to control the flame height, thermostat, and timer functionality built into your Flare Fireplace valve system.

Power Vent

Optional Power Vent

In the rare case you need to Power Vent your Flare fireplace we have three options to fit any application. Use our optional Power Vent in application that have an extremely long vent run, or when you need to drag your run under the fireplace.

Glass-Heights

Multiple Glass Heights

Across the full Flare range, including large-format and custom builds, linear fireplaces span 30″ to 400″. Three glass heights are offered: 16″, 24″ and 30″ in the Front Facing, See Through and Room Definer lineups, with 16″ and 24″ available across the entire range.

Power-Supply

Power Supply

Flare Fireplaces all ship with a power supply as part of your purchase.

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See-Through Fireplace FAQs

What is a see-through (see-thru) fireplace called?

A see-through fireplace — also spelled see-thru — is also called a double-sided, two-sided or two-way fireplace. They all describe the same thing: a single firebox with glass on both faces, so one flame is visible from two rooms at once.

Do see-through gas fireplaces heat both rooms?

Yes. A see-through gas fireplace radiates through both glass faces, so warmth reaches the spaces on either side. Flare see-through models are direct vent, drawing combustion air from outside and sealing the firebox from both rooms.

What glass heights does the see-through fireplace come in?

Three: 16″ regular, 24″ high and 30″ extra high. Height matters more on a double-sided fireplace than on a single-sided one, because the opening also works as a window between two rooms — a 24″ or 30″ opening gives a clear view through to the next space rather than a narrow slot. Every height is offered right across the width range, and full dimensions are in the Models tab above.

What framing does a double-sided fireplace need?

Flare publishes wood and metal framing guides for each glass height, plus dimension drawings, CAD, SketchUp and Revit files for every see-through model. They are all in the Framing and Design Files tabs above.

Can the glass on a see-through fireplace be safe to touch?

Yes. The optional Double Glass safety barrier gives a cool-touch surface without requiring a power vent, and is available across the entire Flare lineup.

How many see-through gas fireplace models does Flare offer?

Twenty-one — seven widths in each of three glass heights, 16″ regular, 24″ high and 30″ extra high, in lengths from 30 to 100 inches. It is one of the widest model ranges available in linear gas fireplaces, and every unit is a frameless direct-vent gas fireplace.

Is a double-sided fireplace a good idea?

It works well where one fireplace has to serve two spaces. A single direct-vent firebox warms both rooms and gives each a full view of the flame, so an open plan can be divided without being closed off. The main planning points are wall depth, gas supply and venting — all covered in the framing guides and dimension files above.

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