I've been reading here for a good while and appreciate all the helpful info given. My situation is to heat a 1100 sq ft space that is on a concrete slab. The slab extends 8' outside on 3 sides to have a covered walkway, if that makes any difference. There is plenty of window space but otherwise, the house is pretty well insulated. The room that the insert will go is about 15' X 30'. Off of this room are 3 doors leading to 1) small bedroom and closet 2) bathroom, washroom, closet and 3) at far end opposite the fireplace a room about 12' X 28'. Being in western SC with an avg Jan temp of 40 to 41, and the lowest lows generally holding in the teens, I would think that the England Stove Works 13I would be a good choice.
My fireplace height from floor to top clay tile is 23'. The tile's i.d. is 10 3/4" X 11". The exterior chimney has had little use and looks good on the inside. I am thinking of using the Flex King Pro liner kit as it is described as being .014" in thickness vs others at .005". Plus it is advertised as smoother lined inside to aid in less creosote buildup. Does that make sense? I will have to ovalize it to get through the damper area. That and making the block off plate are my 2 concerns.
One other thing, I know it is recommended to insulate the liner, but if I don't, do I have to place 1" spacers along the liner?
Thanks for any advice.
My fireplace height from floor to top clay tile is 23'. The tile's i.d. is 10 3/4" X 11". The exterior chimney has had little use and looks good on the inside. I am thinking of using the Flex King Pro liner kit as it is described as being .014" in thickness vs others at .005". Plus it is advertised as smoother lined inside to aid in less creosote buildup. Does that make sense? I will have to ovalize it to get through the damper area. That and making the block off plate are my 2 concerns.
One other thing, I know it is recommended to insulate the liner, but if I don't, do I have to place 1" spacers along the liner?
Thanks for any advice.
