Large Fireplace Insert Question

[Dix]

Here is a rough sketch of the house and a picture of the fireplace.

Much better

That looks to me, like a masonary FP.

I'd go for it, especially considering you have all that firewood ready to roll. But then, I'm a wood burner, so, ya know

Have you checked this out?

http://www.overstockstoves.com/50tnc13i--epa-certified-noncatalytic-wood-stove--1550131500.html

 

[Grisu]

I appreciate the advice and I think that is the way I am going to go. I found a couple of places with Google that make custom doors that might fit in well with the look of my house. We also have a local place that does wrought iron, I may talk with them too.

If they have glass in them make sure it is tempered. Quite a few of the cheapo fireplace doors at the big box stores don't and have been found to suddenly "explode" when the heat was too much.

 

[Sprinter]

If they have glass in them make sure it is tempered. Quite a few of the cheapo fireplace doors at the big box stores don't and have been found to suddenly "explode" when the heat was too much.

I'm surprised at that. I would have thought tempered glass would be standard stuff for that application.

 

[Grisu]

I'm surprised at that. I would have thought tempered glass would be standard stuff for that application.

I think quite a few of them are supposed to be used only when there is no fire. Essentially being decorative to close off the fireplace when it is not in use. However, I don't know for sure how common that is, just that it has happened.

 

[BrowningBAR]

Nice looking fireplace.

You don't need much heat it seems, but you really like the look and feel of the fireplace. Here are my suggestions:

1.8 cu ft firebox, flush mount, with a clean glass viewing area:
(broken link removed to http://www.quadrafire.com/en/Products/Voyageur-Wood-Insert.aspx)

Another flush mount. 1.4 cu ft firebox. clean view of the fire. Little more modern design:
(broken link removed to http://www.regency-fire.com/Products/Wood/Wood-Inserts/CI1200.aspx)

1.2 cu ft firebox. Flush mount. Mix of modern and traditional:
(broken link removed to http://www.lopistoves.com/product-detail.aspx?model=420)

 

[dafattkidd]

Hey Brian, welcome to the forum. I wouldn't pit an insert in that fireplace. You're going to seriously limit the usage of the fireplace to cold days/nights. If you build a fire in an insert on a mild day or evening you will cook yourself out of the house. Sounds like a good choice to get some glass doors. Good luck!