Wood Burning Zero Clearance Fireplace Newly Built House

[BobbyD]

Hello, after many months of research I think I am ready to make a post asking for input.


Location: NW Arkansas (Zone 7A = Average Min Temp 0 to -5 degrees)

House Size 4,000 Sqft – 2 story split 2,200 downstairs to 1,800 upstairs. Main heating area for fireplace will be downstairs in living room.

Built in 2011, insulation to code.

2 story open entry to catwalk for bedrooms upstairs, 10ft ceilings downstairs with open floor plan.

Objective is to add supplemental heat while looking nice. This will replace current double sided gas fireplace. Living room on one side office on other side, I come up with something to replace current back side to office as an insert would not be double sided.

Current assortment thoughts are it must be Zero Clearance due to no existing chimney flue.

Looking for direction on unit that would be best suited for this setup. I grew up with an insert and am comfortable with overnight burns etc. I currently have a large outdoor fireplace so I have wood already seasoned and ready for the new fireplace.

I appreciate any input and hope I have followed the rules with plenty of info.

Thanks,
Bobby

 

[BobbyD]

Hello, after many months of research I think I am ready to make a post asking for input.


Location: NW Arkansas (Zone 7A = Average Min Temp 0 to -5 degrees)

House Size 4,000 Sqft – 2 story split 2,200 downstairs to 1,800 upstairs. Main heating area for fireplace will be downstairs in living room.

Built in 2011, insulation to code.

2 story open entry to catwalk for bedrooms upstairs, 10ft ceilings downstairs with open floor plan.

Objective is to add supplemental heat while looking nice. This will replace current double sided gas fireplace. Living room on one side office on other side, I come up with something to replace current back side to office as an insert would not be double sided.

Current assortment thoughts are it must be Zero Clearance due to no existing chimney flue.

Looking for direction on unit that would be best suited for this setup. I grew up with an insert and am comfortable with overnight burns etc. I currently have a large outdoor fireplace so I have wood already seasoned and ready for the new fireplace.

I appreciate any input and hope I have followed the rules with plenty of info.

Thanks,
Bobby

Here is a pic of the current gas fireplace unit. Luckily the area above is open to the roof for the chimney location.

 

[begreen]

This is the same size place as in this current thread. The answer is the same too. Note that a chimney can be added sometimes with a chase to box it in upstairs.
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/sizing-stove-for-suplemental-heat-and-ambiance.120081/