Fireplace recommendation - Eze Breeze screened porch - New construction

[ewang]

Hi everyone,

I’m experienced in burning wood, as I installed a Quadrafire 5100i seven years ago in our living room and it’s done well.

We’re planning a screened in porch, using the Eze Breeze window systems, which from what I’ve read, enable you to have a water tight porch, as well as blocking the majority of wind and snow.

I’d like to incorporate a wood fireplace that can be built into a hearth. The porch will be on concrete and the dimensions are roughly 14’x25’. I’d like a fireplace with a blower to help distribute heat.

What should I steer myself towards? Cat vs non-cat? Any specific models to look towards?

Thanks!

 

[Murray01]

Budget?

 

[Whitenuckler]

Are you thinking of a zero clearance fireplace, or do you picture a masonry fireplace using an insert?

 

[ewang]

No hard budget constraints (for now) looking for options.

@Whitenuckler I put a wood insert in my 1970’s masonry fireplace. Is that also a new construction practice?

 

[begreen]

There are several brands of Zero Clearance fireplaces. Majestic is a common one. If the desire is for higher efficiency and heating, then RSF, FPX, Pacific Energy, Valcourt, etc. make good ones. Note that a ZC fireplace is not the same as a wood burning insert, that installs into an existing masonry, wood-burning fireplace.

 

[Whitenuckler]

No hard budget constraints (for now) looking for options.

@Whitenuckler I put a wood insert in my 1970’s masonry fireplace. Is that also a new construction practice?

It is possible to build a masonry fireplace, however most of those were built a long time ago for the actual house. You would be looking at a zero clearance insert to get the best flame and fireplace look. The other option is a wood stove. Then you would not need to build a fireplace to put the ZC insert in. There is a big difference is how they look, so I believe you are going for a full fireplace look like your 1970's fireplace. It's a great project, and will make that porch really nice. At 14 x 25 you certainly have room. Keep us up to date, and begreen is the man to help you out.