Good Day, thanks for the past thoughts on this project. I have taken a few more measurements and thought I would post to help with making a choice for an insert. Please see attached.
Room size:
325 sq ' first floor
325 sq' second floor - stairs on far end of room from insert - vents in floor currently
Stone walls, 18-24"thick. Drafty and cool. Old stone work farm house section of house
Current fireplace info:
50W x 34H opening
Firebox depth 28"
Raised hearth - 18" (but only 12" deep, will need to extend at floor level)
Rear firebox 14"H
Rear Width 37"
Heigth at 18" = 34"
Width at 18" = 44"
Masonary Chimney - 15'
Terracotta lined 16" x 11" inside measurement
As mentioned in previous posts - Interested in the tax break if applicable.
Possible units -
Regency i2500 Hybrid - tax credit
Osborn 2000 or 2700 - no tax credit
Ashforf 25 - tax credit, but may not be happy with local dealership
QF and VC are fixed rate burners, staying away from them as I like the control
6" SS liner - was quoted the Heavyflex 304 liner at a $350 premium to the Heavylite 304 and smooth wall. Worth it?
I also will be looking for a block off plate - how thick?
Insulation of the existing firebox - best way to do that?
Thank you all for your guidance and feedback.
Dave
Hoping to get some feedback to move this project along.
![Fireplace upgrade to insert, size and measurements included - thoughts and guidance Fireplace upgrade to insert, size and measurements included - thoughts and guidance](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/291/291262-148649b0da64be50a336df07d9569b8b.jpg)
Room size:
325 sq ' first floor
325 sq' second floor - stairs on far end of room from insert - vents in floor currently
Stone walls, 18-24"thick. Drafty and cool. Old stone work farm house section of house
Current fireplace info:
50W x 34H opening
Firebox depth 28"
Raised hearth - 18" (but only 12" deep, will need to extend at floor level)
Rear firebox 14"H
Rear Width 37"
Heigth at 18" = 34"
Width at 18" = 44"
Masonary Chimney - 15'
Terracotta lined 16" x 11" inside measurement
As mentioned in previous posts - Interested in the tax break if applicable.
Possible units -
Regency i2500 Hybrid - tax credit
Osborn 2000 or 2700 - no tax credit
Ashforf 25 - tax credit, but may not be happy with local dealership
QF and VC are fixed rate burners, staying away from them as I like the control
6" SS liner - was quoted the Heavyflex 304 liner at a $350 premium to the Heavylite 304 and smooth wall. Worth it?
I also will be looking for a block off plate - how thick?
Insulation of the existing firebox - best way to do that?
Thank you all for your guidance and feedback.
Dave
Hoping to get some feedback to move this project along.
![Fireplace upgrade to insert, size and measurements included - thoughts and guidance Fireplace upgrade to insert, size and measurements included - thoughts and guidance](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/291/291261-3aaf7691a89fd21936216fb86eff4ba9.jpg)
![Fireplace upgrade to insert, size and measurements included - thoughts and guidance Fireplace upgrade to insert, size and measurements included - thoughts and guidance](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/291/291262-148649b0da64be50a336df07d9569b8b.jpg)