Newbie. I purchased my first wood stove(Hearthstone Shelburne) this past November, so I've used it a little over two months, and I just experienced my first chinmney fire. The connection in the back and part of what I can see of the liner was bright RED with that loud sound. I purchased 2 cords of wood, but it wasn't seasoned as advertised. Used it anyways since I didn't have anything else, now at least 80% used. Stove was professionally installed in front of my old fireplace with SS liner installed all the way up the chimney. They had a hard time installing the liner since my chimney is shaped with a severe angle. Ended up boring out all the old clay flue to get more space to run the liner through. The installer insists that there is no need for insulation since the chimney is in the middle of my house.
Is it safer to get the liner insulated? I've read that insulation is a must, but I've talked to three different installers and they all said no need.
The chimney is brick with no clay flue, probably around 8" maybe less, with 6" SS liner. Is this safe as is?
My teenage son saw this and with the fire alarms going off, grabbed his jacket, the dog, and his laptop and ran out of the house......
I don't think I can use the stove until I can explain to him it is safe...........
I will make sure not to use unseasoned wood, but any other advise would be appreciated.
Is it safer to get the liner insulated? I've read that insulation is a must, but I've talked to three different installers and they all said no need.
The chimney is brick with no clay flue, probably around 8" maybe less, with 6" SS liner. Is this safe as is?
My teenage son saw this and with the fire alarms going off, grabbed his jacket, the dog, and his laptop and ran out of the house......
I don't think I can use the stove until I can explain to him it is safe...........
I will make sure not to use unseasoned wood, but any other advise would be appreciated.