Can I just cover up Prefab Majestic ZC Fireplace with heat shield, then put wood stove in front?

[earthbelowus]

Well it looks like I'm going to have to rip out that ZC, and I'm going to have to remove the existing chimney.

Estimates from a few people I've asked to do this are getting up near $8000!

I'm willing to do demolition myself, but I'm wondering about installing the new class A chimney pipe in that exterior chase. Think it's something a newbie can handle? Any advice?

 

[bholler]

I'm willing to do demolition myself, but I'm wondering about installing the new class A chimney pipe in that exterior chase. Think it's something a newbie can handle? Any advice?

Yeah with some basic carpentry skills and reading and following the directions you should be able to do it.