- Oct 2, 2012
- 40
Hi-
Hubby and i are buying a home that was built in the 1950's or so. It has a fireplace that has a venting area above the firebox, and metal tubes that seem to circulate air. There is a metal backing plate in the firebox itself. The hearth and chimney are made of brick.
We want to put in a woodburning insert. Will we need ro go with a zero clearance approved unit or will a standard insert be ok? We would put in a properly rated pipe from the insert to the top of the chimney. We will have an installer do the work, It's too important to have it done right.
Also the home is about 1000 sq feet and not insulated at all ( at this time but we will add insulation), house is a waterfront fixer upper so there's lots of things to do. but having heat would be nice.
I also have a call out to a recommended woodstove recommended installer, but I thought I'd ask here for other opinions.
I can post a picture when I get home tonight.
thanks for any help!
Susie
Hubby and i are buying a home that was built in the 1950's or so. It has a fireplace that has a venting area above the firebox, and metal tubes that seem to circulate air. There is a metal backing plate in the firebox itself. The hearth and chimney are made of brick.
We want to put in a woodburning insert. Will we need ro go with a zero clearance approved unit or will a standard insert be ok? We would put in a properly rated pipe from the insert to the top of the chimney. We will have an installer do the work, It's too important to have it done right.
Also the home is about 1000 sq feet and not insulated at all ( at this time but we will add insulation), house is a waterfront fixer upper so there's lots of things to do. but having heat would be nice.
I also have a call out to a recommended woodstove recommended installer, but I thought I'd ask here for other opinions.
I can post a picture when I get home tonight.
thanks for any help!
Susie