Fireplace face lift and new wood stove install completed

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Feeling the Heat
This has taken a while longer then I had hoped, but our fireplace face lift and new wood stove install is completed.

This is where it all started. I pulled our Fisher insert out to clean and found that the face of the fireplace had separated from the firebox with breaks in mortar and broken bricks. Mason says it's unsafe and has to come down.
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I took down the brick and removed the damper and smoke shelf to make room for a free standing stove.
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Hearth removed, OAK and power hole in bottom of firebox. Mason has rebuilt the back of firebox and closed in the chimney down to the size of the liner.
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Under structure installed and waiting for the cultured stone to arrive. (which took two extra weeks)
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Anticipation. Cultured stone installed and real stone hearth and mantle installed.

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Stove installed waiting for mortar to cure.

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Second break in fire.

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One happy dog.

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We now have wood heat once more. I'm very impressed with the heat output of this stove. Second morning burning 31* outside and my wife says it's too warm in here. Gota love it.

Next step is to paint room and replace carpet with laminate.
 
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That's a serious undertaking. The results are a huge improvement both for heat and for looks. Did a block off plate get installed?
 
Really beautiful fireplace/wood stove combination, I think this is nicer than my insert with the face trim, it looks more real and authentic! Now you can sit in the room relax and enjoy the view!!!
 
BK : I never liked the surrounds on inserts. I have even built my own too try and get a better look. This is best look of any stove or insert I have owned.

Mellow : So far I am very impressed with the Kuma Ashwood. The learning curve was a breeze and even my wife can run the stove with little input from me. I will give it a week or two before a full review.
 
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Beautiful and functional. Nice looking dog too.
 
I have a pretty good idea how much work that was ;lol .... very very nice.
 
I love the looks of that stone.
 
Really looks nice and warm!
Like it a lot without the surround like you did!
 
Great job, enjoy....
 
Gorgeous looking !
 
When I fist saw how you tore down that nice looking brick fireplace I felt quite sorry for you. However, when looking at the last pictures and that now awesome looking fireplace I think you made a big improvement. Congrats!
 
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