offset box

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    Thoughts on offset boxes?

    Hey all, Thought I’d tap your collective genius. I recently had a Jotul C550 Rockland insert installed. The flue was off by about an inch so the installer used an offset box. I’ve heard other people say they’ve used them without issue, but I’m wondering if they can cause draft limitations...
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    Wood insert install with offset box

    I got an older Regency r14 from a neighbor and it needs an offset box so the output can make it straight into the chimney. I was wondering if there was any advise on using an offset box? Particularly if I definitely need any additional parts to install it. I read something about needing high...