Steel reinforcement in, firebox built. I am going to paint the cement backing board black and see how that looks. If it's too noticeable, I'll...
Filling the brick sides back in...steel reinforcement is next...[ATTACH]
The masons have begun their work opening the fireplace, and should be finishing up today. I have changed the plan yet again, and am now going to...
One thing I haven't yet accounted for, is how to clean the chimney. Currently with my designed setup there is no tee, or anywhere to get access...
Correct, this is no insulation behind the firebox anywhere in the chimney breast. In fact, there is very little insulation at all in the entire...
I have a pretty good idea of what is behind the firebox. I removed a brick and snapped a picture up in there. I do not believe the firebox has...
Ok, now that the stove and chimney parts are ordered, and it time for to start planning on rebuilding the firebox that the wood stove will rest...
I just placed the order for all of the Chimney materials. I should have everything I need from the stove to the chimney cap. I can't wait till...
*Correction* The shield would be used between the 2nd floor and at the attic.
Thanks papadave! This video gives a great description with more information about it. [MEDIA] The ceiling support box should be used on the...
I am piecing together stove pipe/chimney components, and am a little confused as to the differences between a firestop radiation shield, vs. a...
What you consider an excessively long chimney? I expect mine will be around 25'. Although only ~10ft of that will be exposed out of the house.
My thoughts exactly...worst case scenario, everything drafts great in all conditions and I never touch it and waste $25.
I should have said, not easily accessible as it will be up behind the alcove, and only 8" or so will be visible and easily accessible if I wanted...
How many of you NC30 owners run an exhuast damper? I know they shouldn't be necessary, but it seems like it would nice to have for certain...
Could somebody give me the depth measurement from the back face of the stove, to the front door of the stove? Also, the the depth added by the...
The firebox of the fireplace has brick that goes down several feet into the basement. However, the hearth in front (the dark colored brick) is a...
Thanks for all of the help/advice guys. This has been really helpful. I am strongly considering going vertical through the 2nd floor of our...
Thank you so much. Would you mind measuring both heights, the rear-upper deck and front lower-deck? I am planning on using the legs if possible,...
Correct, no mason. But my friend does HVAC installation for a living, not specifically wood stoves, but I think between his experience and my...
