And don't forget codes are a minimum acceptable for safety. Going above that is never a bad thing. For example in my install I met all of the minimum requirements but because I was skinning the block wall behind the stove I used steel studs and rockwool to keep everything non-combustible. That way I never have to worry about it.i had to pull a permit and there is a chance that my local building inspector may want to come check things out. Just as importantly, to bholler's point, I want to know it's done right![]()
Looks like it belongs there! Nice install! I hope you enjoy it!Thank you for all of the help in this thread. My BK Ashford 25 was installed last week. Very happy with it thus far. I’m still working out the details and getting used to the unit.
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Thanks! We're loving it thus far.Looks like it belongs there! Nice install! I hope you enjoy it!
Looks beautiful, but I already ordered the ashford 25. Just haven't decided yet on the shroud. I did research small stoves like this one, but the clearances in the front of the hearth weren't enough and I didn't want to sacrifice living room space for extending the hearth.@Jedi if you ask me that would be an awesome looking install for a Woodstock rear vent soapstone like the side loading Fireview.
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But the dog is cute...Not an ashford but the sirocco 25 I had with no shroud, looks ugly if you ask me.
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My Sirocco 25 is exactly in the same state, with no shroud, as I’m trying to figure out how to install a block off plate. …and I notice that you have a digital catalytic thermometer. What digital thermometer did you use to replace the analog catalytic thermometer that came with the insert? How is the digital helpful over the analog? At what temperature do you engage the catalytic bypass?Not an ashford but the sirocco 25 I had with no shroud, looks ugly if you ask me.
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My Sirocco 25 is exactly in the same state, with no shroud, as I’m trying to figure out how to install a block off plate. …and I notice that you have a digital catalytic thermometer. What digital thermometer did you use to replace the analog catalytic thermometer that came with the insert? How is the digital helpful over the analog? At what temperature do you engage the catalytic bypass?