Hey Guys,
New member here. Was poking around looking for an answer to a question I had, but didn't see it listed. Basically, I'm in the process of deciding on a wood burning insert for an existing masonry fireplace in a home built in 1930s. The structure was inspected and it's fine, so I was planning on attaching the 6" insulated flex liner direct to the insert and through the existing flue for venting (that's the best way to do it correct?). The side and top clearances are well within code. The problem is the front clearance to the wood floors is a little short. It will sit on the floor, so I need a minimum of 16" based on the models I am looking at. But, from the opening, it's a scant 15 inches (ceramic over concrete). Is this a huge deal? What are the solution alternatives? I don't necessarily want to pull the floor and lay additional backer-board and new tile for a 1 inch difference. Thanks for your help
New member here. Was poking around looking for an answer to a question I had, but didn't see it listed. Basically, I'm in the process of deciding on a wood burning insert for an existing masonry fireplace in a home built in 1930s. The structure was inspected and it's fine, so I was planning on attaching the 6" insulated flex liner direct to the insert and through the existing flue for venting (that's the best way to do it correct?). The side and top clearances are well within code. The problem is the front clearance to the wood floors is a little short. It will sit on the floor, so I need a minimum of 16" based on the models I am looking at. But, from the opening, it's a scant 15 inches (ceramic over concrete). Is this a huge deal? What are the solution alternatives? I don't necessarily want to pull the floor and lay additional backer-board and new tile for a 1 inch difference. Thanks for your help