Client wants this woodstove moved downstairs to where this cleanout is located. How involved would a job like this get?
Install woodstove in basement?
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Ctwoodtick
Minister of Fire
Install. Liner and all. 8” clearance. Would need smoke chamber I’m assuming? Theyre cheap so I’d guess not happening. But wondering on technical details as its above my skillset and old timer I work with on occasion wants nothing to do with it
Ctwoodtick
Minister of Fire
If you feel it’s above your skill set, then it probably is. No shame in that.
There is a lot of regulations related to safely installing a woodstove and I wouldn’t want to take on that responsibility if I wasn’t sure what I was doing.
There is a lot of regulations related to safely installing a woodstove and I wouldn’t want to take on that responsibility if I wasn’t sure what I was doing.
Ctwoodtick
Minister of Fire
It can be relatively easy or really involved. We really need many more details to know. But no you absolutely do not need a smoke chamber. A smoke chamber is for a fireplace and has nothing to do with a woodstove install.
Yea tough spot. Sometimes feel like I should be takin jobs I get offered that seem over my head, but probably for the best I dont and appreythe slow progression Im on. Who knows
I thought this, the character i work with to get out of it mentioned the chamber. Initial discussion w homeowner is woodstove down to the basement where the cleanout is, and then block up the upstairs fireplace after the liner is attached. 1 story house
Whitenuckler
Minister of Fire
Interesting, as I have the same setup here. Masonry fireplace in the living room, and the clean out in the furnace room. When I was getting quotes for either a pellet stove or wood stove, they included a new double wall steel chimney from the basement to the roof line for a wood stove. I got the pellet stove. The scope of work is already known. That is what I'd do, and then just stick a cheap electric fireplace in the upstairs one.
Yeah i dont think this is a project someone with such limited knowledge should be taking on i would have them contact a chimney professional
You’re right, you’re right. How’d you really get into it? I really only do above roofline rebuilds. And have only done a few of them and one liner install. Go work for a big chimney outfit?
I was born into it lol. Honestly most big chimney places aren't the place to learn allot about the industry. They are mostly concerned about making up sales
Whitenuckler
Minister of Fire
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My guys. They bought the business from another guy who retired. They installed my pellet stove. Bore a 5 inch hole
though a concrete wall for the pipe. I saw them rebuild a masonry chimney down the street probably from the roof up.
Are there any woodstove fireplace type companies you can check with?
My story pretty much is I do a lot of stonework and some masonry repair within reason, for myself and am plenty busy. Working part time with a journeyman mason for educational puroses who does a lot of chimney work/fireplace stuff but hes slowin down. Learning slow and steady. I do think a lot of that work is a little more recession proof so prob in future will have to link up with more professional outfit for a crash course
Whitenuckler
Minister of Fire
BTW, I didn't mean that they should get a pellet stove like me. I meant to say they should consider a steel pipe chimney from the basement for a woodstove. I am thinking they want to somehow save money, or don't want to see a new chimney.
I will warn you that many old school masons just build chimneys etc the way they were taught which was the way that guy was taught etc. As an example my friend who is the masonry teacher at the local tech school had never read a code book on chimneys. Had no idea they needed clearances etc.
Yea I mean this is common in general. Probably why I gotta look for a company to work with. Learned a lot from a lot
Of old timers, and a lot of its the wrong way
Ctwoodtick
Minister of Fire
If you stay at it and focus on doing things correctly and to code, you will stand out and and your customers will see that. You are learning now what to look for when you break out on your own. You’ll know the common mistakes of other masons.
I have a HVAC guy that I trust and appreciate. Reason is that he provides detailed info to me about any issues and I can tell that he is concerned with doing things correctly and to code. He’s invaluable to me because of that.
The way I look at is that if you are someone eager to learn and want to do things right, you will have a great career in the field that suits you. Keep at it.
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