My wife and I like the looks of the quad 7100 and was wondering if I could get some feedback from some actual owners of this zero clearance unit. I have a price quote of 3600 before taxes on it and was told the class A pipe would run around a grand plus 500 for instalation. Does that seem like a good price? Also what did you owners place this in, a stone or brick masonry fireplace or build a chase around it. I love the looks of the natural stone or even brick for a fireplace but know that comes with a big price. We were thinking of just having masonry up to the mantel and then just drywall above that with some imitation stuff to match. Did anyone that owns this unit instal the vents if so how good does it work. We have settled on a 2500 sq ft floorplan thats fairly open. thanks
Questions for Quadrafire 7100 oweners
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Grisu
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Those are exceptionally good prices which would almost make me worried. The QF 7100 is listed on the manufacturer's website as close to $5000. 15 ft or more of proper class A for $1000 is pretty good, too. Do you know the brand/model? And $500 for installation of a ZC fireplace is really cheap, maybe helped by the fact that it is a new construction and easily accessible.
This is how the fireplace will be installed: http://houseblog.ottopohl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DSC_0807.small.jpg
Then you can finish the wall around it any way you want with some veneer like this for example: http://realstoneveneersoftn.com/oldsite/ThinStone5.jpg
Cost will be much less than building a full masonry fireplace. If you want to see an installation of a ZC fireplace start to finish read through this thread: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/building-the-hearth-for-my-napoleon-nz3000-what-a-quest.74273/
Your installer and GC contractor should talk to each other and take a close look at the manual.
This is how the fireplace will be installed: http://houseblog.ottopohl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/DSC_0807.small.jpg
Then you can finish the wall around it any way you want with some veneer like this for example: http://realstoneveneersoftn.com/oldsite/ThinStone5.jpg
Cost will be much less than building a full masonry fireplace. If you want to see an installation of a ZC fireplace start to finish read through this thread: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/building-the-hearth-for-my-napoleon-nz3000-what-a-quest.74273/
Your installer and GC contractor should talk to each other and take a close look at the manual.
thanks grisu. The dealer is my least concern as they have been in business for a 100 yrs as a feed store. They are one of the largest quadrafire dealers in the midwest and typically run about a 1000 dollars cheaper than most competitors. I have priced various quad products and they are always the cheapest. They installer has been doing work for 13 yrs and they use selkirk brand class a pipe. thanks.
Grisu
Minister of Fire
Sure it is Selkirk? The manual gives the Heatilator SL300 system as the proper chimney to use and DuraPlus is apparently also permitted. This thread may be of interest to you: https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/sl300-vs-duraplus-chimney.13150/
Since you inquired about the ducts to deliver heat to other rooms, are those included in the quote or will your GC do that?
Since you inquired about the ducts to deliver heat to other rooms, are those included in the quote or will your GC do that?
I thought they sold selkirk pipe exlusively. I wasnt aware that the other companies were reccomended. I thought 6in insulated pipe was univeral. The 500 labor quote was without the ducting option.
Grisu
Minister of Fire
6" insulated pipe for wood stoves is pretty universal although some use 8". On the other hand, ZC fireplaces can be very restricted which pipe is permitted to be installed with them. Sounds like the Selkirk was just a guess on your part. Since they are a big QF dealer they probably will use the correct one but it may not hurt to inquire.
Grisu
Minister of Fire
Is that the proposed layout? Any idea where you want to locate the fireplace? If you put it in the great room it will be really central and the heat should travel well to most parts the home maybe with the exception of the master bathroom. Maybe you don't need any ducts.
Yes sir. It doesnt say firelace on on that plan. I was either going to postion it in the corner of the great room and the covered porch or along the wall flush in line with the kitchen bar.What do you think?I was wondering with the outside air kit requirement and in terms of wood proximity the corner spot would be best. I would be able to keep a good stack of wood with a door close by there. thanks so much, your a great help
Grisu
Minister of Fire
Top right corner in the great room would be my preferred spot. As you said: Easy access from outside (maybe even a woodbox built into the wall that can be filled from outside and then wood taken from the inside?) and a short outside air connection. Plus, you can work in the kitchen or sit at the dining table and still see the flames in the other corner of the room. The blower will then also direct the heat over the great room towards the left part of the house. Do you plan on a cathedral ceiling?
IM pretty sure its just a 12 ft flat ceiling.I liked the idea of it being close to the wood stack and having a nice dry place to store the wood without messing with tarps.
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