JPhilip
ArboristSite Lurker
We have an average-sized fireplace I had cleaned/inspected last year with everything in good shape. I was going to install a high-end stove insert for this winter (estimate was 3k for everything), but being in real estate, every discretionary expense was put on the backburner.
Now that it is cold I am kind of regretting putting that off. I can get a decent cast iron wood stove rather easily that would fit in my fireplace and throw off some good heat. My question is this: can I just place one in my firebox and let the fireplace flue take up the smoke or do I need an airtight professional installation? It seems to me that a stove with the smoke opening right under my flue is safe, but perhaps someone knows something I don't.
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
Brr.
Now that it is cold I am kind of regretting putting that off. I can get a decent cast iron wood stove rather easily that would fit in my fireplace and throw off some good heat. My question is this: can I just place one in my firebox and let the fireplace flue take up the smoke or do I need an airtight professional installation? It seems to me that a stove with the smoke opening right under my flue is safe, but perhaps someone knows something I don't.
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.
Brr.