I have a very old fireplace with an opening that is 31" tall and 33" wide. Depth is 16". I am in the market for a small wood burning insert and have my eye on the PE Vista. Trouble is that neither the standard nor the oversize surround is tall enough to cover the opening. The fireplace has a beautiful wood mantle and marble hearth that I'd like to minimize alterations to, although I'm fine with trying to match the marble.
What do folks do in this situation? Hire a mason to make the opening smaller? See if PE could build a custom surround?
I should say that this fireplace is on the second floor (of a three story house with an attic), so distance from the fireplace to top of the chimney is around 30 feet.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What do folks do in this situation? Hire a mason to make the opening smaller? See if PE could build a custom surround?
I should say that this fireplace is on the second floor (of a three story house with an attic), so distance from the fireplace to top of the chimney is around 30 feet.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.