Hearth and P. E. Super 27 install

Friends! It is done, waiting for a w.e.t.t. inspection(Canada). It was a job, putting in a new chimney and the learning curve. It is an ICC Excel chimney system-the thought I have is that the through ceiling coupler could have been a little wider (for my peace of mind) although it is all certified. Also tricky to keep everything plumb to maintain proper clearances. Plus I had to go through a rafter and floor joist which meant extra bracing. Also a 4' length turns out to be 46-1/2 when coupled; had to add 1' to maintain height.

The hearth was the easier part but anyone who has done it knows tile glue and grout is messy! I had a $60 tile saw, and that worked well. A cold air intake was installed that draws from the basement, on this stove a 4" hole (with rodent screen) needs to be located under the pedestal.

So waiting for the inspector before firing. The latest issue I have is with fire insurance; it seems my company does not like wood heat; they even sent me a letter previously encouraging me to switch away from a wood furnace! I understand the unknown is the ability of the stove operator!

Anyways I am now committed, :lol: with the wood stove community. Found 2 new sources of firewood, "Firemasters" make packs of campfire wood and ship all over; even to Alaska! they said; so all the culls and improper splits are discarded out back :cheese: which I can get for $10 a pick-up load, this is dry seasoned spruce, lodgepole pine-do not have to split or start my saw, just transport and stack.

Thanks all for the positive replies, I can feel a steady flow of air from the basement; the oak air inlet is set up so I can add an outside air to it, will monitor this as i really don't know how much air the stove will draw. Also the pedestal is not absolutely air-tight, the slot where the draft control is located.

The next hurdle is the insurance, I can only hope it won't go up to much! I have heard some stories of not being able to get insurance?

How many here decide to carry no insurance because it is not affordable? There are many brokers in BC and I may have to contact them.

Still getting winter fuel as available. :roll:

This is an old house with only half basement, the remainder is a crawl space; i will spend some time under there to check for air leaks. Thanks for the help. The oak is also a possibility, will look at the possible inlet location. The insurance will be resolved I hope :roll: waiting for the wett inspection. Have about 3 cords of wood now-most is dry-from Firemasters the campfire wood sellers

Update: I had my 1st fire in the super 27 today, the w.e.t.t. safety inspection passed a week ago but I can't wait until fall! so it is a little cozy & warm at my place now :lol: have spent the last few weeks getting firewood-now have 7.4 cords. Lately I have been lusting after a new chainsaw-although my 024 gets the job done. It is getting warmer in here! but I am happy with seeing the burning.

Thanks for the comments! lit the stove again this morning, but will let it burn out, I was expecting some crackling noises but burns quiet, fun to enjoy the process and watch the flame. :lol: It gives good heat with a small amount of wood.