Decided to remove the inner white mantle wood trim and beef up the mantle with bricks. This also allowed me to move the stove 4" farther from the wall toward the center of the room.Before and after attached. I just ordered type 2 hearth mat for front of stove. First time working with bricks and mortar, def not easy. im hoping 3 cords mixed hardwood will be enough for this 1,800 sf house.
bk insert owners: how often do you take out the ashes during prime burning season?
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