Empire Tahoe 36" See-Through Direct Vent Fireplace, Clean Face

The Empire Tahoe DVCP36SP70N is a 36-inch see-through direct vent fireplace with a clean-face surround — meaning no visible louvers interrupt the sightlines on either side of the fire. When your floor plan calls for a fireplace that works as a room divider or a shared focal point between two living spaces, this is the unit built specifically for that job.

At its core, the Tahoe operates on natural gas with an intermittent pilot ignition system, modulating between 23,000 BTU/hr at minimum and 34,000 BTU/hr at maximum output. That range gives you genuine heat control rather than a binary on-off situation. The 31 x 25-inch tempered glass panels frame both viewing faces, and the overall unit measures 45 inches wide by 24 inches deep by 39.25 inches tall — dimensions worth mapping carefully against your framing plans before ordering.

Direct vent installation uses a 5 x 8 coaxial vent system, with approved compatibility across several major vent brands including Simpson Duravent GS, Selkirk Direct-Temp, ICC, Security Secure Vent, American Metal Products, Simpson Duravent DVA-H2, and the Empire Flex Vent Kit DVVK-5F. The air shutter is set at 3/16-inch under standard conditions, adjusting to 1/8-inch when a 40-foot vertical vent run with a flue restrictor is in play — a detail your installer will appreciate having in writing.

Two safety barrier screens are included in the box, which matters for installations in households with children or curious pets. The fireplace itself arrives ready for a log set or a mixed logs-and-stones kit, neither of which is included — both are sold separately, giving you the flexibility to finish the firebox interior to suit the aesthetic of the room.

Optional accessories for this model include a lighting kit and a variable-speed blower, both sold separately. The Tahoe DVCP36SP70N is part of the DVCP36(PP,SP)70(N,P)-1 series, so accessories designed for Peninsula and See-Through models in that series are compatible here.

At 308 lbs and $5,219.00, the Tahoe is an investment in a permanent architectural element — the kind of fireplace that earns its place in a room rather than simply occupying it.

• 36-inch firebox with clean-face design — no louvers on either viewing face
• Genuine see-through configuration for shared or divided living spaces
• 34,000 BTU/hr maximum / 23,000 BTU/hr minimum natural gas output
• Intermittent pilot ignition (IP) for reliable, automatic startup
• 31 x 25-inch tempered glass on both viewing sides
• Overall dimensions: 45"W x 24"D x 39.25"H
• 5 x 8 direct vent system; compatible with Simpson Duravent GS, Selkirk Direct-Temp, ICC, Security Secure Vent, AMP, Duravent DVA-H2, and Empire Flex Vent Kit DVVK-5F
• Air shutter: 3/16" standard; 1/8" with 40ft vertical vent and flue restrictor installed
• Two safety barrier screens included
• Requires log set or mixed logs-and-stones kit (sold separately)
• Optional variable-speed blower and lighting kit available as accessories
• Part of DVCP36(PP,SP)70(N,P)-1 series; compatible with Peninsula and See-Through series accessories
• Shipping weight approximately 308 lbs