Hi everyone,
First timer here great forum. Here is my situation I'm thinking of having a wood stove insert installed into my existing fireplace. One of my possible issues is my hearth depth. I have 18.5 inches of hearth (slate) depth. My hearth is raised up from the hardwood floor 15.5 inches (not sure if that matters for minimuns for installations). One of the local stove shops said I need 22 inches of depth from wood stove door to end of hearth. Not sure if its accurate. Read on Jotul's website the flush face model requires less than what i have. Not sure if certain states requires different specs? I would rather have an insert installed verses a free standing unit so I can eliminate our somewhat drafty heat sucking fireplace we use during the winter months. Couple of questions for you experts from me the novice any idea of hearth depth i need for an insert? I am trying to spend no more than $3000-$3500 any recommendations for a stove in that price range? (price is including installation from a stove shop). Does a free standing unit produce more heat than an insert?
Thanks in advance,
South East Massachusetts
First timer here great forum. Here is my situation I'm thinking of having a wood stove insert installed into my existing fireplace. One of my possible issues is my hearth depth. I have 18.5 inches of hearth (slate) depth. My hearth is raised up from the hardwood floor 15.5 inches (not sure if that matters for minimuns for installations). One of the local stove shops said I need 22 inches of depth from wood stove door to end of hearth. Not sure if its accurate. Read on Jotul's website the flush face model requires less than what i have. Not sure if certain states requires different specs? I would rather have an insert installed verses a free standing unit so I can eliminate our somewhat drafty heat sucking fireplace we use during the winter months. Couple of questions for you experts from me the novice any idea of hearth depth i need for an insert? I am trying to spend no more than $3000-$3500 any recommendations for a stove in that price range? (price is including installation from a stove shop). Does a free standing unit produce more heat than an insert?
Thanks in advance,
South East Massachusetts