Newbie Needs Help!

[spencer186]

Brand new to inserts. I have a fireplace and I'm tired of building fires and having to sit on the hearth to get any warmth so I'm looking for an insert. A local dealer gave me a decent price on the Napolean 1100 but the reviews don't seem to have many happy buyers. I like the look of the Montpelier, but the price is a little steep. I'm looking for a flush mount to fit in an arched fire place. the width is 33" and the height at the sides is 23 with the top of the arch 29.25. The depth is 23" and the width at the back of the fireplace tapers in to 27in. I'm looking to keep the stove price under $2000 if possible. Any suggestions on what would be a good choice? Also, are there any companies who make an arched surround? I don't think clearances are an issue as the fireplace is brick up to the ceiling with a 16" hearth. I'm going to cover the brick with a stone veneer and add a bluestone hearth so I can get what ever size I need. The replies I've read to other posts are great. You guys are awsome. Also I have a 2 story house, about 1900 sq ft with the room the stove is going in at about 250. Thanks for any help!!

 

[summit]

check the travis (LOPI) products 1250i & 1750i

 

[jqgs214]

Bump,

Hey guys this is my brother and you all know more about this than me. I don't know of any insert with an arched surround btw.

 

[begreen]

Well, in that case, welcome Spencer. Just for visuals, take a look at the Quadrafire 2700i set into an arched fireplace.
http://www.quadrafire.com/Products/Wood_Burning/Wood_Model.asp?f=2700i

There is also the Lopi Declaration, but I am not sure if it would fit. It is flush and would echo the arch.
http://www.lopistoves.com/product_guide/detail.aspx?id=219

 

[summit]

its really not a big deal to have a custom surround made for it.. we do it all the time, and any place that works w/ metal or ductwork could do it for you if you make a cardboard template.

 

[tickbitty]

You could also consider skipping the surround altogether, as those of us in this thread chose to do with our inserts.
https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/50201/P0/

DrDocts is in a curved top fireplace, I think it looks really nice.

 

[tickbitty]

And there's also this type of thing, "fireplace xtraordinaire"

http://www.bonairbetterlivingproducts.com/fireplaces.shtml

But I think they are whole "fireplaces" that are inserted, not just a wood insert, and I assume the cost is a lot higher.

 

[spencer186]

Thanks for all the helpful hints. You guys are great. I really want the Jotul Rockland, but my local retailer wants $3200 not including the liner kit. Too much for my wallet. Preston trading Post in CT wants 2600, so I'm looking for someone more local. Any suggestions?

 

[SpeakEasy]

Thanks for all the helpful hints. You guys are great. I really want the Jotul Rockland, but my local retailer wants $3200 not including the liner kit. Too much for my wallet. Preston trading Post in CT wants 2600, so I'm looking for someone more local. Any suggestions?

Yeah.

This may sound ridiculous, but --- go with what you "really want" regardless of what your wallet says. If you have to wait and save up for it for a while, do that. There's no point in settling for something less than what you want just because of a few hundred dollars. You'll be living with this thing for a long time. Get what you like.

I speak from experience. I wanted my particular fireplace, even though it was expensive. I waited for it for about six years before I was able to scrape together the funds needed. Now I have what I wanted, and I'm as happy as a clam. I'm sitting here nice and toasty right now looking at it. I could have settled for something less, but then I'd have to live with it.

Get what you like, even if you can't get it right now. You'll be glad you did.

IMHO.

-Speak

 

[Jotulover]

Thanks for all the helpful hints. You guys are great. I really want the Jotul Rockland, but my local retailer wants $3200 not including the liner kit. Too much for my wallet. Preston trading Post in CT wants 2600, so I'm looking for someone more local. Any suggestions?

I would check with Fireplace Plus in NJ. The Rockland is an amazing insert!