not that I'm going to do it but I was sitting here tonight looking at my wood insert wondering if I were to install it outside fireplace vented like a regular woodstove, maybe surrounding it with some stonework if it would be put off as much heat as a regular woodstove anyone ever done this just curious?
Would a wood insert installed as a stand alone be the same as a wood stove?
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It would but it would be an unlisted stove and would need 36" clearance and would be hard to insure ect
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The Buck 91 actually comes with legs and is designed to be installed either way. I have it as an insert but it still sits out pretty good on the hearth. I left the surround off because I liked the "wood stove" look better than the insert look. Also think I get more heat from it this way.
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Unless it was specifically made to be dual purpose, I'd think most inserts don't have quite the same side and rear panels for safety. I know out regency would look pretty "industrial" outside of the hearth opening.
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