I will be installing an insert into my heatform fireplace soon. I know I need to cut out the heat exchange tubes and damper for a full liner. With this project I plan to reface my fireplace with veneer stone, its currently brick. My question is can I brick the vents in the fireplace so I can stone over the whole thing? I will be insulating the firebox so to help with heat loss as much as possible. With the fireplace not being functional any longer, is it safe to cover the vents?
Installing insert in heatform.
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Seems fine to me. I cut my damper for the liner but did not have exchanger tubes. I left the vents as-is because they were on the side of the fireplace and blend in well.
You'll be fine, have at it. Although they will still convect some heat, and be semi functional if you let them stay. The right grates may look nice with the new stone, something cast iron maybe.
I still have mine and plan on leaving them when I stone my brick.
I still have mine and plan on leaving them when I stone my brick.
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