Hey guys,
I am trying to decide whether or not to install a flush mounted wood burning insert or refurbish my existing fireplace. Had a level 2 chimney inspection and the sweep noted that I would need to redo the interior of the chimney approx $3500-4000 or I could skip that and do the flush mounted insert. I want an alternate heat source potentially but do not want to sacrifice too much aesthetically or be required by code to put a metal/stone landing over the brick that already exists on the floor. I have hydronic baseboard heat and ductless mini-splits for AC, which also produce heat. My thought is I might not need an alternate heat source if I simply install a generator to keep the boiler/mini-splits going in a winter outage. I have a tapered firebox inside the fireplace, but based on the dimensions I probably could get a medium insert in. I will get a another fireplace consultation but was wondering if anyone had any advice based on the aesthetic and dimensions of the fireplace. I was thinking of installing a non-catalytic Lopi or Regency.
I am trying to decide whether or not to install a flush mounted wood burning insert or refurbish my existing fireplace. Had a level 2 chimney inspection and the sweep noted that I would need to redo the interior of the chimney approx $3500-4000 or I could skip that and do the flush mounted insert. I want an alternate heat source potentially but do not want to sacrifice too much aesthetically or be required by code to put a metal/stone landing over the brick that already exists on the floor. I have hydronic baseboard heat and ductless mini-splits for AC, which also produce heat. My thought is I might not need an alternate heat source if I simply install a generator to keep the boiler/mini-splits going in a winter outage. I have a tapered firebox inside the fireplace, but based on the dimensions I probably could get a medium insert in. I will get a another fireplace consultation but was wondering if anyone had any advice based on the aesthetic and dimensions of the fireplace. I was thinking of installing a non-catalytic Lopi or Regency.
- Front width: 37″
- Rear width: 26″ (tapered)
- Opening height: 28.5″
- Depth: approximately 22″
- Brick hearth extends 26″ into room
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