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I just had my Regency 3100 insert installed and noticed a wood shim between the firebox and side trim plate. I believe it was placed there to keep the gap on the top and side trim tight. Should I fret over this wood shim so close to my heat source?
Side trim plate? Is that the faceplate covering the fireplace opening? If yes, my guess is the shim is within clearances to combustibles plus that faceplate usually gets pretty hot at least with my insert. I would take it out and replace if needed with something non-combustible. It's up to you if you feel the installer should make that right or you would rather spend the few minutes doing it yourself.
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