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.
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.