Hearthstone Castleton install

[WASP]

I actually did the install last winter but never posted it. I had a water pipe burst and fill my entire house with about an inch of standing water. That ended in an insurance claim and all new flooring. With doing all the work myself, that allowed me to finally buy and install a wood stove.

I had to remove a weird built in corner shelf that the previous owner installed. I installed metal studs, durock cement board, and thin set with slate panels. Got a quote to install the stove and chimney pipe and ultimately decided to do it myself after some research. Wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be.

 

[Woody Stover]

Very cool-looking alcove. Looks like top-notch work. I just saw a Castleton at the local shop...nice stove.
Is that like I car, where they declare it a total loss, then cut you a check if you are going to DIY? I just financed some home repairs that way. Heh-heh.

 

[WASP]

Very cool-looking alcove. Looks like top-notch work. I just saw a Castleton at the local shop...nice stove.
Is that like I car, where they declare it a total loss, then cut you a check if you are going to DIY? I just financed some home repairs that way. Heh-heh.

Yeah it was kind of wierd, they just sent me a check that had to be endorsed by myself and the mortgage company. I deposited it and the insurance or mortgage co did not ask for any proof of repairs. No requirement for a licensed contractor to do the work or anything. They basically cut me a check and I used the money accordingly.

 

[firefighterjake]

Very nice looking hearth.

 

[Dieselhead]

very nice, I think i used the same stone on mine.

 

[Razo]

Damn that came out nice! The wood next to that stone just does it for me, very very nice.

 

[DIrtyJersey]

Looks great! Nice job!