New member here.... needing help in finding a Zero clearance wood burning fireplace to replace 30 year old Appalachian Stove. Needs to fit into the original opening of 34"W. No room to enlarge opening, it looks like the house was built around this stove. My project is at a stand still until I find a replacement. Thanks
Need guidance for small fireplace under 34" wide
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That could be challenging. Can you post some interior and exterior shots of the current setup and chimney so that we see what is currently installed?
That could be challenging. Can you post some interior and exterior shots of the current setup and chimney so that we see what is currently installed?
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Is that class A, 2100º HT chimney pipe? At this stage, it looks like the space needs to be widened or perhaps a gas fireplace can be found to fit?
Edit: it looks like the replacement from Appalachian is 34.5" wide. What is the exact width of the space now?
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Edit: it looks like the replacement from Appalachian is 34.5" wide. What is the exact width of the space now?
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The wood framing you see is what’s holding up the brick chimney on the other side of the blue insulation. No room to make it wider, as far as i can tell.
Have you looked at the newest Gemini? See above edit.
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spoke to them yesterday....they are having some EPA issues and probably won't have anything until Nov. this year. I can't wait that long. As you can see from the photos, I need to get my great room back together. I am considering building an entire new bigger fireplace.... but need to exhaust all my current options first.
The Gemini has a pretty dated look and that may not be what is desired for this upgrade. You are partway there already. Might as well go all the way and do it right.
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