combustible clearance

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    Non insulated liner?

    We are hoping to install a PE insert in our pre existing exterior masonry chimney. The flu is 6 by 10” so unfortunately an insulated liner won’t fit. Does this mean a wood stove is simply not an option? We have talked to 5 or 6 installers in the are who have all said a single walled liner is...
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    Pelletvent Pro venting within joist cavity

    Installing new stove in my basement, using Pelletvent Pro pipe which is listed as 1" clearance to combustibles. To meet all clearance requirements and have the stove in the corner, I need to run a 3' horizontal section through a 2x10 joist cavity (blue line). I reframed the joists to create the...
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    Napoleon s25i install question(s)

    Probably 2 or 3 separate threats combined in one but anyways … As far as the install, on p. 11 of the manual it says to remove the fireplace damper or fasten it permanently open and then it goes into sealing off the damper area around the liner…suggests installing a piece of 24 ga steel in the...