My new stove should arrive next week.
First issue... my current chimney extends beyond the peak of roof just shy of 2 feet (chimney is located at peak of roof). Second issue.. my current hearth is only 16.5 inches wide which is just shy of the 17 inch requirement in the specs. Due to depth constraints, I will need to extend the insert out into the hearth at least 3 inches which reduces the width of the hearth even more. I expect to have no more than 14 inches once installed.
I plan to do some tile/stone work this summer on the fireplace hearth and surround so I only need a temporary fix for the narrow hearth issue. Any suggestions? I have been buring fires in my fireplace occasionally for years now without any problems due to the height of the chimney. Have I just been lucky?
I plan to take a wire brush to the interior of he fireplace and up into the chimney as far as I can reach. If I am lining the chimney do I really need to pay to have it cleaned first?
My ex is installing the liner. I plan to order a 6" Flex King Pro liner kit for my 16' external chimney (with insulation). I think the hardest part will be enlarging the opening where the rusted out damper is. He's an HVAC/sheet metal guy by trade so this should be fairly simple for him. Is the pulling cone a must have for a DIY install?
First issue... my current chimney extends beyond the peak of roof just shy of 2 feet (chimney is located at peak of roof). Second issue.. my current hearth is only 16.5 inches wide which is just shy of the 17 inch requirement in the specs. Due to depth constraints, I will need to extend the insert out into the hearth at least 3 inches which reduces the width of the hearth even more. I expect to have no more than 14 inches once installed.
I plan to do some tile/stone work this summer on the fireplace hearth and surround so I only need a temporary fix for the narrow hearth issue. Any suggestions? I have been buring fires in my fireplace occasionally for years now without any problems due to the height of the chimney. Have I just been lucky?
I plan to take a wire brush to the interior of he fireplace and up into the chimney as far as I can reach. If I am lining the chimney do I really need to pay to have it cleaned first?
My ex is installing the liner. I plan to order a 6" Flex King Pro liner kit for my 16' external chimney (with insulation). I think the hardest part will be enlarging the opening where the rusted out damper is. He's an HVAC/sheet metal guy by trade so this should be fairly simple for him. Is the pulling cone a must have for a DIY install?