Ok So after seeing some of the cool installs and hearths that have been posted on here I think this would be a really neat project.
I have a 1800 sq ft home its a split level - counting unfinished basement there are 4 floors half a floor up from each other... maybe I can add a diagram or a picture later.
My current stove is in a family room on the second floor from the bottom, half a floor below the ground level and a story directly below the top level which is where the beds are. It is nice and open from that floor up to the main level where it is living room dining room and kitchen also very open.
The current stove location does a good job of heating the whole house do to its location and the opening between the floors. So this would be to add some additional but nut necessary heat and especially aesthetics.
I would like to DIY it. I have a trades and woodworking background, I've done other diy repair projects. Framing drywall roofing all OK in my book. I know I am going to have to build a hearth with proper clearences etc and run Class A chimney up throgh the ceiling and atic. My main question is anyone know (especially for Michigan) the process for permitting inspecting etc? I am assuming you can't just thow this together and run with it without having some trouble if discovered by authority or for resale issues.
On a side note I might eithr add it to the living room or as part of a larger project I am thinking enclosing a 12X12 sun room on what is now a concrete patio with french doors to the dining room. It's a dream stage right now for sure.
I have a 1800 sq ft home its a split level - counting unfinished basement there are 4 floors half a floor up from each other... maybe I can add a diagram or a picture later.
My current stove is in a family room on the second floor from the bottom, half a floor below the ground level and a story directly below the top level which is where the beds are. It is nice and open from that floor up to the main level where it is living room dining room and kitchen also very open.
The current stove location does a good job of heating the whole house do to its location and the opening between the floors. So this would be to add some additional but nut necessary heat and especially aesthetics.
I would like to DIY it. I have a trades and woodworking background, I've done other diy repair projects. Framing drywall roofing all OK in my book. I know I am going to have to build a hearth with proper clearences etc and run Class A chimney up throgh the ceiling and atic. My main question is anyone know (especially for Michigan) the process for permitting inspecting etc? I am assuming you can't just thow this together and run with it without having some trouble if discovered by authority or for resale issues.
On a side note I might eithr add it to the living room or as part of a larger project I am thinking enclosing a 12X12 sun room on what is now a concrete patio with french doors to the dining room. It's a dream stage right now for sure.
