Hi, I have been looking at wood inserts for a while now, but keep running into the same problem; I just don't have the clearance for both the top and side facing (wood 3/4" trim). For every insert I have looked at, I am always short even considering a mantle shield. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get around this, besides cutting out the wood, which I don't really want to do!
Here is a pic of my fireplace which shows the wood trim framing the brick. I have to believe this is a common problem, no?
Here is a pic of my fireplace which shows the wood trim framing the brick. I have to believe this is a common problem, no?