I want to install a wood stove and have never seen a chimney like this.

[forestfallscabin]

When you go inside the firebox opening and look up, there is a circular hole that is on the back wall that goes to the flue, no throat. Has anyone seen a fireplace like this? How would I get a flue liner through this hole?

Here is the picture of the hole that goes to the flue inside the firebox:


Here is a diagram to better understand what I am talking about:


Here is the front of the fireplace:


Thanks in advance!

 

[bholler]

When you go inside the firebox opening and look up, there is a circular hole that is on the back wall that goes to the flue, no throat. Has anyone seen a fireplace like this? How would I get a flue liner through this hole?

Here is the picture of the hole that goes to the flue inside the firebox:


Here is a diagram to better understand what I am talking about:


Here is the front of the fireplace:


Thanks in advance!

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My guess is the only way will be with a tee through there

 

[forestfallscabin]

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My guess is the only way will be with a tee through there

If I put a tee in would I need to cap the bottom part of the tee?

 

[bholler]

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If I put a tee in would I need to cap the bottom part of the tee?

I would run liner down to the cleanout and seal it up there so you have access to clean

 

[PaulOinMA]

Great looking fireplace!

 

[forestfallscabin]

Great looking fireplace!

Thank you!