Thanks to all who contribute to this site. A fantastic source of info. I have done a bunch of reading on Heatform's and VC Montpelier Inserts.
I am pretty confident I have a Heatform firebox (Steel sides/back/top - Brick bottom - 3 steel pipes thru top of box -- Intake vent lower left/right -- Heat output vent top middle -- Masonry face- Concrete Block chimney lined with flue tile). It looks like it is good condition---- no rust, etc. I am planning on getting a cert. chimney sweep to check everything out.
I am considering installing a VC Montpelier and replacing the 70's era brick face on the hearth. I will have a pro install but want to really understand what is going on and make sure its done right.
I think its safe to cut/remove the middle tube to run the SS liner. Does that sound correct?
Does anything need to be done to the cutoff end of the pipe prior to installing the SS liner ?
The installer said he would use rockwool and simply stuff it around the SS liner as opposed to installing a blockoff plate. This sounds wrong. Should I have him install the block off plate ?
I plan on covering over the old brick face with duroc sheeting and then setting the stone veneer. Can I completely & safely cover over and block the cold and warm vents for the old heatform ?
Thanks for your help.
Kelly
I am pretty confident I have a Heatform firebox (Steel sides/back/top - Brick bottom - 3 steel pipes thru top of box -- Intake vent lower left/right -- Heat output vent top middle -- Masonry face- Concrete Block chimney lined with flue tile). It looks like it is good condition---- no rust, etc. I am planning on getting a cert. chimney sweep to check everything out.
I am considering installing a VC Montpelier and replacing the 70's era brick face on the hearth. I will have a pro install but want to really understand what is going on and make sure its done right.
I think its safe to cut/remove the middle tube to run the SS liner. Does that sound correct?
Does anything need to be done to the cutoff end of the pipe prior to installing the SS liner ?
The installer said he would use rockwool and simply stuff it around the SS liner as opposed to installing a blockoff plate. This sounds wrong. Should I have him install the block off plate ?
I plan on covering over the old brick face with duroc sheeting and then setting the stone veneer. Can I completely & safely cover over and block the cold and warm vents for the old heatform ?
Thanks for your help.
Kelly