Chimney question

[broby]

I have a 1928 gas stove vented to a masonry chimney and would like to install a wood burning fireplace. Can I vent my new stove using
approved chimney pip? I would use existing masonry chimney as a chase for chimney pipe. Please help

 

[begreen]

Welcome broby. I think the answer is 'maybe'. The chimney should be inspected by a professional sweep to determine it's condition and appropriateness for wood burning. If it is a moderately sized, tile lined flue, then it might be ok. Do you know the size of the chimney throat and is it currently clay tile lined?

 

[broby]

Thanks for replying. I know the chimney is not tile or clay lined. The throat is 20" wide and 12" deep and keeps this dimension until terminating above the roof line.

 

[rdust]

With those dimensions dropping an insulated liner down it *should* take care of you. You don't want to burn in it without lining it.

 

[rwhite]

I fretted over the same thing for awhile. Put and insulated liner down it. I can almost guarantee that there is no way to FULLY inspect an unlined flue and there will be cracks in the masonry in a flue that old. You won't sleep well unless it is lined and insulated. Best $500 I spent.

 

[begreen]

With those dimensions dropping an insulated liner down it *should* take care of you. You don't want to burn in it without lining it.

Agreed. I bet Santa Claus loves that chimney. It will need an insulated liner for sure.