Well the fireplace insert I want to get has a 6" flue diameter. So I took a look up my fire place to see what I'm dealing with and see the original cast iron damper embedded in the chimney throat that has an opening of 3"x30". Then I see what looks to be a round chimney flue of about 8" diameter. Problem is even if I cut out the metal damper I will not have my 6" needed. Looks like I would have to chop into the brick chimney throat and smoke shelf to run the stainless steel liner. Sounds extreme to me. I was wondering do they make custom pieces for such a situation like a 6" round to a 3"x12" oval back to 6" round connection piece?
Has anyone of you had a similar problem?
Has anyone of you had a similar problem?