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    In desperate need of heat I mean help!

    We just had our thimble moved from one room to another in a small concrete block chimney so we can have our wood stove in the living room. My issue is clearance for the stove pipe exiting the wall. There is a 2x4 inside the wall within 3" of the stainless pipe that enters the flue. I think I...
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    Needing some guidance

    I recently bought a Country Hearth stove (2000 Model) and have some questions about clearances. I am wanting to build a non-combustible wall out of 29 gauge sheet metal and 1 inch spacers over my current wall, as I see that you can reduce clearances up to 67% using this method. However, I am...
  3. V

    Ceiling Clearance and how to finish?

    Hey all, So, I recently purchased a home with an old wood burning stove in the basement that I had a fire in and the ceiling got way too hot. So I pulled down the drop ceiling and all the "brick" that had sheetrock behind it. Attached are some pictures with a rough idea of how far away the...
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    Questions on Clearances

    We recently purchased a wood stove (Pleasant Hearth 1800) and for the most part calculating clearances seems pretty straight forward - except the rear of the stove. Is the clearance measurement taken from the: Red line - Back of stove box Blue line: Top of stove Yellow line: The back of the...
  5. S

    Drolet Spark Alcove

    Hello, I’m a new homeowner and wood stove user in Ontario. I have some questions about a drolet spark alcove installation. Firstly The alcove construction is in the basement, concrete block foundation, then steel studs, roxul insulation and 6mm poly and durock board. I would like to finish the...
  6. K

    Info on Lange Wood Stove 6304A

    Hi there! I recently purchased a Lange cast iron wood stove. I am thinking this model was not sold in the U.S. as I cannot find any info about it online. I believe it is model #6304A, this number is on each of the legs. This community has been so helpful that I thought I’d reach out to answer...
  7. O

    Clearances for non-combustible assembly

    I'm considering installing an uncertified freestanding wood stove into an outbuilding (formerly a garage, but the garage door has been removed and it is no longer possible to get a vehicle inside) on my property here in Guelph, Ontario. The building is a single story CMU structure on a concrete...
  8. K

    Alcove and Wood Stove question!

    Hi there! To preface, I am new here and know very little about wood fire stoves. My husband and I are in the process of remodeling a 1920s farmhouse and are looking to add a wood fire stove in an alcove that looks like a fireplace (will not be real masonry fireplace but will be lined with...
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    Is an open fireplace stove install an “alcove”?

    I’m reviewing options for a new stove install (and I don’t want an insert). I have narrowed it down to a Morso 7110 which would vent from the rear of the stove and then up through an existing chimney. As I looked at it, I realized I could possibly pull out the rock facade and the metal fireplace...
  10. eyesoutside

    Jotul 602 clearances and design (for sauna hot room)

    I'm building a sauna in the backyard and need help with my clearances. It's a 12'x8' platform, with a change room and a hotroom. The interior dimensions are 7'4"x4' (change room) and 7'2"x7' (hot room). The ceiling is 96". See diagram. I have an older Jotul 602 (black plastic handle) for the hot...
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    • clearance clearance question clearance to combustibles jotul jotul 602 sauna jotul602 sauna
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Jotul
  11. louisblanc

    Ceiling shield dimensions - Canada

    Hi there! I recently moved in a home with a non certified stove from the 90s, still in good shape. It's located in a unfinished basement, concrete floor, stone foundation, so no concerns about combustibles here. The ceiling is very low, and, from what I understand, I can reduce the clearance...
  12. K

    New Build - Protected Surface

    Hello I am building a new home and want to have a wood stove in my great room along an exterior wall. What is normally done for new construction? I didnt talk with my builder yet on this but would like some insight. I would like to have a faux brick wall behind the stove, but don't think I...
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    Newbie 1st install first year burning wood I have questions

    Hi everybody, my name is Rick and am brand new to wood burning. I have a few questions I hope you can help with.1st How low can my stove pipe exit? I have a 6 week old roof and would really rather plumb my chimney through an existing window.Bad thing is house siding makes window removal...
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    Need help choosing Jotul F45, Craftsbury, or VC Aspen for my small fireplace with robust mantel

    We are redoing the fireplace in our 100 year old bungalow. Tasks are: 1. Replace mantel with period antique mantel made from beautiful quartersawn white oak. The mantle has hollow columns that need to be filled with something.. my thought was brick that works as hearth / shield (see pics) 2...
    • Stickley
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    • clearance question jotul jotul f 3 cb small fireplace
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Jotul
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    Hearth clearance Pacific Energy Neo 2.5 / MORSØ 5660 BLOWER

    Hi, I am wanting to add a fire place insert into my existing fireplace. I am looking at a flush mounted Pacific Energy Neo 2.5 or possibly a Morso 5660 w/ blower if the Neo does not work. My only question at the moment is about the clearance on the hearth. The specs in the Neo insert state non...
    • Igor
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    • clearance question morso 5660 neo 2.5
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Pacific Energy
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    New member and a question

    I am a new member and new to a wood stove. I have used an old fireplace extensively in my old home and am excited to upgrade to a small wood stove at our new home. We have a 50's standard ranch style home w/ full basement below; I know we need to install on the main floor. I have selected an...
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