Had a chimney company out when I bought the house I live in and they gave me a $18,000 repair cost for my basement fireplace. I've decided to put in a liner and wood burning insert instead. Working on installing a Kodiak wood burning insert in this fireplace. It is a super tight fit.
![Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/287/287300-bb2ddced95019b7fe702e6a680025391.jpg)
I have already pushed/pulled a UL liner (8" with insulating wrap and another layer). I am working on cutting out my damper.
![Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/287/287301-a610e486398078814d873bee3a904e23.jpg)
The existing firebrick has finished collapsing in the back.
![Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/287/287302-f29918866a29b62aac6ae3e0ad38567d.jpg)
And seeing what I'm seeing, what I thought would be a straight forward (if difficult) project is getting out of hand.
Is there any world where a damper is providing support the chimney? I assume not, and I can complete cutting it out.
Can I remove the existing firebrick in the chimney, or does it need to be replaced as well?
![Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/287/287300-bb2ddced95019b7fe702e6a680025391.jpg)
I have already pushed/pulled a UL liner (8" with insulating wrap and another layer). I am working on cutting out my damper.
![Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/287/287301-a610e486398078814d873bee3a904e23.jpg)
The existing firebrick has finished collapsing in the back.
![Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert Attempting to Install a Kodiak Insert](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/287/287302-f29918866a29b62aac6ae3e0ad38567d.jpg)
And seeing what I'm seeing, what I thought would be a straight forward (if difficult) project is getting out of hand.
Is there any world where a damper is providing support the chimney? I assume not, and I can complete cutting it out.
Can I remove the existing firebrick in the chimney, or does it need to be replaced as well?
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