So I have asked quite a few questions here, and most of them are hard to answer without a stove picked out. I am just about to pull the trigger on this Drolet Escape 1800 model via Costco. It has good reviews, and should have no problem covering my 1000 Sq Ft or so. I have an abundance of wood, but I don't burn a ton because the fireplace we have is on the other side of the house. When the house was renovated the old living room with the fireplace just became a "back room" and we hardly ever go back there. I'm hoping this stove will change that, as the main living room is open and extends into the den and kitchen where more heat is needed.
My goal is to build an alcove for this stove, and I want it to look amazing. When you walk in the front door it would be the first thing you see. So the goal isn't just to heat the space here and there, but to look beautiful as well. The problem I'm having is with clearances. I don't want it to stick out too far into the living room. I want it nestled in as tight as possible.
My issues are in regards to building the alcove. I'm reading in the manual that with a double walled pipe it only needs to be 9 inches off the back wall? There is mention of a heat shield, but I'm not sure if it's included or something I have to purchase separately? Then it also states 19 inches off the side walls. The frontal clearance confuses me as the fireplace shop I spoke with said you need 18 inches in front of the stove on every stove, however I have seen many builds that don't allocate for that space. I've also seen others get around it by putting a floor mat or small hearth pad down in front. I just want my install to be up to code.
I'm good when it comes to construction, I got all the tools, and I used to do mason work, but I have no experience with fireplaces or wood burning stoves. I also have a design idea I'm floating in my head that I'm not sure I can explain properly. What makes an alcove an alcove? How is it defined per code? Lastly but not least, how effective is triple walled piping vs double? Hopefully I can finally make a purchase and start this build soon. Thanks for bearing with me.
My goal is to build an alcove for this stove, and I want it to look amazing. When you walk in the front door it would be the first thing you see. So the goal isn't just to heat the space here and there, but to look beautiful as well. The problem I'm having is with clearances. I don't want it to stick out too far into the living room. I want it nestled in as tight as possible.
My issues are in regards to building the alcove. I'm reading in the manual that with a double walled pipe it only needs to be 9 inches off the back wall? There is mention of a heat shield, but I'm not sure if it's included or something I have to purchase separately? Then it also states 19 inches off the side walls. The frontal clearance confuses me as the fireplace shop I spoke with said you need 18 inches in front of the stove on every stove, however I have seen many builds that don't allocate for that space. I've also seen others get around it by putting a floor mat or small hearth pad down in front. I just want my install to be up to code.
I'm good when it comes to construction, I got all the tools, and I used to do mason work, but I have no experience with fireplaces or wood burning stoves. I also have a design idea I'm floating in my head that I'm not sure I can explain properly. What makes an alcove an alcove? How is it defined per code? Lastly but not least, how effective is triple walled piping vs double? Hopefully I can finally make a purchase and start this build soon. Thanks for bearing with me.
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