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  1. B

    Chase or no chase? I'm installing a BK Ashford 30. Elevation just under 6000'

    The stove will be installed in a new addition, so effectively new construction. We are also putting on a new roof at the same time. Blaze King recommends a chase in their owner's manual, but the retailer says no one does that with the new insulated chimneys unless it's for asthetics. I want...
  2. M

    Chase design questions

    Hello, Please forgive my ignorance in all things fireplace related... I recently purchased a home and had the Heat & Glow SL-550TRS-C fireplace inspected. The inspector identified a few issues. The main issue is that the back side of my fireplace, is entirely in my garage and there is no...
  3. ATX_stove_wanter

    Replace ZC fireplace with free-standing, wood-burning stove

    Hello all! Long-time lurker, first time poster. I've been browsing this forum for a while for ideas and education while this project idea has been turning in my head. I've been blown away by the community on this forum and everyone's willingness to share their knowledge and experiences in order...
  4. Johnald32

    Leaky (water and air) Chase - Victim of a Crappy Install or Crappy House?

    Going on my second year of owning a new KozyHeat Z42 zero clearance fireplace, and I'm having a few issues. One, when not burning, the room is clearly drafty and cold. Two, I've been noticing the "plink!" of water on top of the metal stove when it rains. A bit about the setup: the stove is...
  5. B

    Question about building chase around pipe.

    Hey my name is Alex and this my first post. I bought my house a couple years ago and have got good use out my wood stove in the basement. The pipe runs up from the basement, through the spare bedroom closet and then through the attic and roof. The pipe in the spare bedroom is kind of ugly and my...