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  1. J

    Question on tricky install

    Ok gang, I am installing a radiant stove downstairs. It will be sitting 20 inches away from wall. Its going to have a wall behind it that looks like a old fireplace with stone mental. -I got everything figured out from stove to the wall, But at the wall I get lost. My wall to masonry...
  2. B

    Name this fireplace (or help me find out how)/replacing refractory panels

    Hi All, First, thanks for taking the time to look at my questions. This is my first time posting so if you have any questions please feel free to ask (as I am sure I'll be missing some piece of critical information). My wife and I purchased our first home in June here in Maryland. When doing...
  3. skylerporter2112

    Enviro Empress - Pellet Venting Regulations

    Hi, I am putting in my new pellet stove and I need some advice. In my manual and in other places it has said that I just need to make sure the rain cap is 24" above where the vent exits the roof. I have read elsewhere though that it must be 2' above and 10' from the highest point of the roof. I...
  4. J

    Help to identify

    I have moved in to a new house that has a wonderful cook stove (wood/coal) in the kitchen area. However, I cannot find any manuals or information on it anywhere. The oven door says that it is a Findlay Arkland but I cannot find any mention of that model. Is there anywhere else I can look for...
  5. N

    Help me find small/medium stove for NC...

    Recently bought an old (1895) single story house. Original house is about 1500 sq. feet with 11' ceilings and there is a sunroom added inside the L that accounts for the extra 300 sq. feet. House has a long L shaped choppy floor plan (not great air flow between rooms) and is very drafty...