New Construction with Drywall Fireplace

[MO-Ted-T]

I am building a new home and have a drywall (type x) and 2x4 framed "fireplace" and chimney out through the roof.

The builder seems to think I can put an insert in.

I would like to put an insert in.

Talking with the mechanical (HVAC) contractor and he has concerns about installing any woodburner inside of a non-masonry fireplace.

New to all of this, have been a lurker, but relatively new poster.

Thank you in advance

 

[kborndale]

You need a real fireplace for an insert, look at zero-clearance fireplaces.

 

[bholler]

I am building a new home and have a drywall (type x) and 2x4 framed "fireplace" and chimney out through the roof.

The builder seems to think I can put an insert in.

I would like to put an insert in.

Talking with the mechanical (HVAC) contractor and he has concerns about installing any woodburner inside of a non-masonry fireplace.

New to all of this, have been a lurker, but relatively new poster.

Thank you in advance

Definitely can't put an insert in that space

 

[NickW]

Each ZC has specific requirements to it for installation for clearance to combustibles. You may need to rip out some framing and drywall to properly install. I needed steel studs above mine for a minimum set distance and drywall is not non-combustible. The requirements for a "fire wall" between an attached garage and house are not the requirements for a fireplace surround. Flue support and fire blocking are something else to look into...

 

[begreen]

In order to discuss options, we need a lot more details about what is currently in place including dimensions. Please post some pictures too if possible.