Hey everyone, This is my first post, I have looked at 2 post about this woodstove, I just got it to replace a Marco fireplace insert 36in. I initially thought this was to be a insert, wrong. Anyway, I put 5/8 sheetrock in opening. 3in concrete slab. I cannot find a transition for the stove and checked a couple places from this forum. Expensive. I have a man that was thinking about welding a flat piece of metal on top of the stove with an eight inch round opening to attach an 8 in pipe x 9in tall. What are your thoughts about that? Then my thought is putting a damper in that pipe.? is it too close to the output ? or necessary. The Virginian has two air knobs to regulate stove. Will that be enough ? I know I have a lot of questions, but its cold in the house and we just had a storm. The welder/fabricator is coming tonight to take measurements. I will appreciate any sound advice. Thanks in advance. Big D