Prefab stainless or masonry chimney?

[lumbajac]

I have gotten tremendous feedback on the Woodstock Fireview free-standing woodfired stove on a previous discussion topic I posted this morning... pretty well convinced that this is the stove for me to supplement the natural gas forced air system I am planning for my new 2400sq.ft. well insulated home to be built this summer.

With the above said, any recommendations as to whether I should go with a prefabbed stainless steel chimney or a masonry chimney? Cost is very important at this point, so I Any input good or bad on either option would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
lumbajac

 

[FatttFire]

I was thinking the exact same thing when I go to build! If you go with Masonary eventually, even with a good mason, you will probably have to have it lined down the road! Also with a masonary you have to have a good footer which adds to the cost where as a prefab you don't! Also the prefab ss would probably be easier to clean!

Have you figured out the cost vs. each other?

 

[jtp10181]

Prefab SS chimney IMO would be best. You can enclose it in a chase and put face brick, full brick, or cultured stone on it. Or just the same siding as the rest of the house.

 

[swestall]

I'm with SS. you can see my masonary mass in my avatar, but it has a SS liner in it for the woodstove. Not just easier but you get better draft with the correct ID.

 

[webbie]

Stainless insulated....unless you want to go all out and use isotherm, etc. volcanic block......and then the price issue comes up.