Prefabricated Chimney Choice

[Jack22]

Hi Everyone. I am brand new to this forum and want to start of by saying that this is a great sight with lots of good information. I have been reading through posts on this forum for about a month and finally joined today. I have never owned a wood stove but I would like to buy one. My top choice right now is the Woodstock Fireview. I am going to see if I can post a picture of my floor plan to see if anyone wants to comment on my stove selection being that I do not have a real open floor plan. But my first question is about Prefabricated Chimneys. Does anyone have a recommendation as to what brand to go with? Stainless or galvanized? Also does anyone know of any good installers in the New Jersey area? Thanks for any input.

 

[cmonSTART]

www.csia.org

You can search for a certified sweep who would be willing to do the install. As for Brands of chimney, I usually use Dura Tech. A lot of folks use Selkirk with good results, and it's a bit cheaper.

 

[madison]

Galvanized/stainless?

For some more responses, post a couple pictures of the room, with a description where you want to put the stove/insert. Exterior pic of where the chimney will exit the home. New hearth vs existing --- fireplace ? etc.

I believe galvanized inside if you wish to paint the pipe, stainless outside the home for rust resistance. Which is what we did, pictures in signature link.

 

[Jack22]

Thank you for the fast responses and links. I am going to try to take some pictures over the weekend and post them on here.

 

[firefighterjake]

I've been really happy with my Excel ICC.

 

[gdk84]

I've been really happy with my Excel ICC.

Ill second that. Excel has the highest rating. 3 30 minute chimney fires at 2100 degrees. Most others are only 10 minute durations. Check out there website and see if there is a dealer in your area. I wouldnt be so concerened about what is the cheapest if it where me... not on something like a chimney system.