did tons of research (lots of perusing, and late night googling, youtubing hearth.com etc.) and went to a store atleast 3 times just to ask questions. I originally couldn't decide on a free standing, or a fireplace insert. We ultimately opted for the freestanding (in case we move we can keep it, and I didn't want to pay $1000 for install-plus have to find a way to get rid of my old gas FP). I was shocked at the price of the "new" hearth pads that were offered at $429! I went to lowe's and bought plywood, tile and finished laying it today. Hope to grout around 11 and have it ready for delivery tomorrow.
What can you recommend for my self install tomorrow? Putting it in a corner sitting cady-corner. Do I just go right outside, or do I go out and up a few feet. Going by looks I would like to just go right out and not up, but I think the out and up is better for air flow right?
any other words of advice for first firing up would be great too!
Thanks for all your help...!
What can you recommend for my self install tomorrow? Putting it in a corner sitting cady-corner. Do I just go right outside, or do I go out and up a few feet. Going by looks I would like to just go right out and not up, but I think the out and up is better for air flow right?
any other words of advice for first firing up would be great too!
Thanks for all your help...!