I just got an old pre-epa majestic fireplace off of craigslist. I believe it is a regency model, and it lists its clearances as 18" sides and 24" back. My first question is if I should consider these clearances or work with the standard unknown 36" since it is so old?
We are planning on putting a ventilated wall behind the fireplace to reduce the clearance to a foot, but we are a little low on space because the only place for our tv is on the same wall that we want to put the fireplace. I know that it is standard to have at least 1" clearance on all sides of this ventilated wall (unless you have lots of space on both sides) to allow for proper ventilation. I was wondering if it would be ok if I had the ventilated wall abut the chimney in the corner of my room, and have at least 1" clearance on the top, bottom, and right of the wall. I've looked everywhere online and haven't found anything addressing this situation. My concerns are, I'm not sure how close to the chimney I can place the wood stove-is it possible there are combustible materials somewhere behind the brick but below the chimney pipe? Even if I can bring the fireplace close to the chimney, will there be enough circulation in the corner to make up for one of the sides being closed, and if so, is there anyway around this (strategically placed fans or something) In case my description is confusing I attached a little diagram I drew up to help clarify things.
One last question. We thinking about doing a mosaic on the ventilation wall cementboard. Is there anything in particular we need to consider in types of tile, adhesive, and grout that are ok to use in such high heat conditions?
Sorry about rambling so much and asking so many questions, I'm just nervous because we just bought our first house, and this is my first experience with a fireplace. Don't want to mess up! Thank you so much for all your help!
~Dan
We are planning on putting a ventilated wall behind the fireplace to reduce the clearance to a foot, but we are a little low on space because the only place for our tv is on the same wall that we want to put the fireplace. I know that it is standard to have at least 1" clearance on all sides of this ventilated wall (unless you have lots of space on both sides) to allow for proper ventilation. I was wondering if it would be ok if I had the ventilated wall abut the chimney in the corner of my room, and have at least 1" clearance on the top, bottom, and right of the wall. I've looked everywhere online and haven't found anything addressing this situation. My concerns are, I'm not sure how close to the chimney I can place the wood stove-is it possible there are combustible materials somewhere behind the brick but below the chimney pipe? Even if I can bring the fireplace close to the chimney, will there be enough circulation in the corner to make up for one of the sides being closed, and if so, is there anyway around this (strategically placed fans or something) In case my description is confusing I attached a little diagram I drew up to help clarify things.
One last question. We thinking about doing a mosaic on the ventilation wall cementboard. Is there anything in particular we need to consider in types of tile, adhesive, and grout that are ok to use in such high heat conditions?
Sorry about rambling so much and asking so many questions, I'm just nervous because we just bought our first house, and this is my first experience with a fireplace. Don't want to mess up! Thank you so much for all your help!
~Dan
