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    Leave in or remove?

    I posted previously about this heatform style metal fireplace and the possibility of an insert. Since then Ive removed the old granite stone work to expose and potentially remove the prefab unit to eventually knock down to the floor and add a stove. Surprisingly, it looks as though the unit is...
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    Extend Pre-fab Surround

    Hi everyone, I've tried to read as much as I can before asking but I just can't find the clear answer. I would like to extend my fireplace surround a few inches from the wall, based on the manual it says I can do 4" from wall at the closest part near the fireplace with combustible material. What...
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    Prefab Gas Fireplace cost to replace

    We are looking at buying a home with two gas prefab fireplaces that were installed 30 years ago. There are problems with the fireplaces and they need to be replaced and they are not in code. Does anyone have any idea of a range of what it would cost to take these out and replace them. I want...
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    Changing Rear Vent to Top Vent

    Hi everyone I wanted to get your opinons on changing a rear vent stove to a top vent. I just bought an old fisher that is a rear vent and it would work better if it was a top vent. Has anyone been successful welding the original vent shut or does the weld constantly break and is it always an...
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    Prefab fireplace with wood stove

    Hey everyone- I've read a couple of similar posts about the issue, but I still seem to get different answers from the local chimney and fireplace companies in my town. I purchased a home and currently have a Martin Industries prefab fireplace that vents up a wood framed typical prefab chimney...
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    Wood Stoves and Fireplaces UPGRADING A PRE-FAB OR ZERO CLEARANCE METAL FIREPLACE

    Note: The fireplaces being discussed in this article are made of sheet metal and have metal round chimneys. These are known by various names such as: 1. Pre-fab or Prefabricated metal fireplaces. 2. Zero-Clearance or ZC or “0” clearance fireplaces. 3. “Builder Boxes” or similar terms which...
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