Hi all,
I am in the process of replacing my old hearth fireplace (built on site, not an insert), with a wood stove. I just spoke with a salesman and he informed me that alcove clearance requirements apply to hearth installation in masonry chimneys. My stove would be partially inserted into the hearth, meaning in the 100% masonry chimney. In my understanding, because this is a non-combustible composition (not only finish), the minimum clearances for alcove installation should not apply. Could anyone please enlighten me? the stove I am considering is a Morso 2b standard.
thank you
pcg
I am in the process of replacing my old hearth fireplace (built on site, not an insert), with a wood stove. I just spoke with a salesman and he informed me that alcove clearance requirements apply to hearth installation in masonry chimneys. My stove would be partially inserted into the hearth, meaning in the 100% masonry chimney. In my understanding, because this is a non-combustible composition (not only finish), the minimum clearances for alcove installation should not apply. Could anyone please enlighten me? the stove I am considering is a Morso 2b standard.
thank you
pcg