Install Day - So Stoked!
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gregbesia
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weatherguy
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Nice install, those guys wonder why you're taking pictures while they're installing 
lopiliberty
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How much convincing did it take for them to install a block off plate?
I did have to push the owner....went in with all the information that I learned here.
This forum taught me....I built it and the installer is a great guy! He stuffed a ton of Roxul above the damper and 6" below.....sealed it with caulk......all of this is making the final install a bit harder. Additionally the forum convinced me to get an insulated blanket.....none of this would have happened without learning from here!
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TekHearth
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I'm still glowing (not just from the warmth of my insert) since my install, special day, cherish the memory! Take lots of pictures, brag about it to people and ignore their funny looks when you tell them all about the wood burning excitement in your life, the lessons you've learned, the glory, wood heat is good heat!
More pics of the final install and block off plate!
More pics of the final install and block off plate!
husky345 vermont resolute
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lopiliberty
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Nice. Installers must be working late to keep up with the demand. I think I can speak for all wood burns out there you might be excited now but by the end of march you will want to be done with it for the year. I'm always excited to get burning but I'm usually more excited to be finished
lopiliberty
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Small pieces for the small first fires.....Couldn't help but notice the wood rack there. Be very careful loading small pieces on a large coal bed even a small coal bed as it results in the wood off gassing quick and a horrifying secondary show. Don't ask me how I know
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Swedishchef
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This guy was great......I'm not sure the type of blanket over the flue but it was a kit with clamps every 3' and a wire mesh over the entire thing to prevent ripping. Yes there is a block off plate and about 12"of insulation. He also insulated down about 16" at the top. I gave him a $50 tip and his assistant $40. I'm very happy.....
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BurningBrutus
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Im thinking about doing the roxul on the sides like you did, did you put it behind the insert as well? I wonder if it will make a noticeable difference
...and done....let the learning begin!
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2PistolPacker
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Yes, since I had a full bundle, we lined the entire back and around the sides to the face plate, and went all the way up to the block off plate. I learned these things here!
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