I had lots of questions about alcove installations before I did mine so I thought I would post the results for posterity.   I had direct vent propane insert installed with  some rock tile surrounding it.  I ripped it all out and turned the chase into a tiled alcove with a BK Chinook 30.  I am really happy with how it turned out.
 
		
		
	
	
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