Good Day, I am hoping to get some thoughts and guidance around upgrading this "old style zero clearance" fire place. I believe this is some type of older heatilater installation.
Fireplace opening is 50"w x 34"H. The unit is 39" deep from the back to the front of the hearth. The ceiling is 70" from the top of the hearth. The outside chimney structure is @ 15' tall from the floor to the top of the stone chimney.
Inside the chimney seems to have some firebrick tiles and then a steel lining? The flue opening is rather small at 4-5" only.
My hope is to install a hearth warmer stove, if possible. An insert would be a second choice. The heating area is an old stone farm house, two story with steps and floor vents. @325 sq' for floor = 650sq' total with low ceilings. Insulation value is average.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Dave
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Fireplace opening is 50"w x 34"H. The unit is 39" deep from the back to the front of the hearth. The ceiling is 70" from the top of the hearth. The outside chimney structure is @ 15' tall from the floor to the top of the stone chimney.
Inside the chimney seems to have some firebrick tiles and then a steel lining? The flue opening is rather small at 4-5" only.
My hope is to install a hearth warmer stove, if possible. An insert would be a second choice. The heating area is an old stone farm house, two story with steps and floor vents. @325 sq' for floor = 650sq' total with low ceilings. Insulation value is average.
Thanks in advance for your help,
Dave
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