My husband and I bought an 1930's house last year in eastern Idaho. Our only big issue is that the chimney is falling apart. I want to say it was built in 80's or 90's. It is an older Supreme insert in the mantle. I'm pretty sure that the chimney was originally clay lined and there are pieces of the liner when I look into the gaping hole. The chimney is going to be taken down soon.
My husband wants to keep the mantle if possible. I'm indifferent as I just want a secondary heat source. Pictures are included. I haven't ventured up to the roof to take photos but will soon. .
1) Would it be possible to connect the old firebox to a stovepipe? Or would we have to rebuild the masonry chimney?
Any input would be appreciated.
![IMG_1980.jpeg IMG_1980.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329040-c494dcf52456f4eab098cd6739fa69c7.jpg)
![IMG_1939.jpeg IMG_1939.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329041-d3bfbd84a0f1a281c68c4e7873bea80e.jpg)
![IMG_1938.jpeg IMG_1938.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329042-5a84925d3ab9d4d169e6e303caf365df.jpg)
![IMG_1937.jpeg IMG_1937.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329043-74536f99110cf9e03de589de974d59eb.jpg)
My husband wants to keep the mantle if possible. I'm indifferent as I just want a secondary heat source. Pictures are included. I haven't ventured up to the roof to take photos but will soon. .
1) Would it be possible to connect the old firebox to a stovepipe? Or would we have to rebuild the masonry chimney?
Any input would be appreciated.
![IMG_1980.jpeg IMG_1980.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329040-c494dcf52456f4eab098cd6739fa69c7.jpg)
![IMG_1939.jpeg IMG_1939.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329041-d3bfbd84a0f1a281c68c4e7873bea80e.jpg)
![IMG_1938.jpeg IMG_1938.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329042-5a84925d3ab9d4d169e6e303caf365df.jpg)
![IMG_1937.jpeg IMG_1937.jpeg](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/329/329043-74536f99110cf9e03de589de974d59eb.jpg)
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