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    Replace firebox insert with actual brick

    Hello, I have a standard firebox (attached pictures of the original system which I still have) and would like to replace it with fire brick or stones while keeping the rest of the system intact. Are there any standard guidelines for this? Also, If anyone has any recommendations for stone or...
  2. haydensa1986

    Lopi Liberty 2020 issues

    I have just had a new Lopi Liberty 2020 installed. When it was first run, I think it ran too hot as the air pipe and baffles on the top of the firebox were glowing orange. When the fire cooled and I had a chance to inspect it, it looked like some of the paint/coating has been burned off the air...
  3. 1910Home

    Wood Burning Fireplace Relining and Enhancements

    New member and first post. I have been working towards relining my chimney for several months now and was excited to find this site today. I'll dig right in... We have a historic home built in 1910 with an original wood burning brick fireplace that was converted to gas about 20 years ago, and...