Replacing a gas fireplace with a real (wood-buringing) one.




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Chris P on Oct 07, 2013
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Z on Oct 07, 2013
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Hamtil Construction LLC on Oct 07, 2013
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Carole on Oct 07, 2013
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 08, 2013
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Connie Mar on Oct 08, 2013
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H.O. Electric on Oct 09, 2013
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Robert F Ferris Jr. on Oct 11, 2013
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Melodie Fortin-Fox on Oct 11, 2013
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KMS Woodworks on Oct 12, 2013
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Anna on Mar 18, 2014
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Swinnen Lisette on Jan 16, 2017
I would say : use your common sense while installing your woodburner. Start from scratch (demolish everything and start anew with all the safety rules in mind). Don't assume but check and redo if necessary. Better safe than sorry.Keep in mind that pellets burners need electricity to move the pellets to the burner (not very handy if you have cuts in the electricity in winter). Keep also in mind that a woodburner is a lot heavier than a gas one : check your floor...I prefer a wood stove because it heats all around, that means you don't have to have a system to blow the heat from inside you fireplace to your room.I have a smoke alarm installed, and also, more important, an alarm for monoxide gas!I wish you good luck with the realisation of your dream.Helpful Reply -
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Janice Furtado on Jan 18, 2017
NO! The gas fireplace Flues are built for the exhaust of " fumes" only! Cannot be used for embers, smoke and handle the build-up of creosote!Helpful Reply -
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Jerry Murawski on Mar 09, 2017
Check out fireplaceextrodinare.com. They have zero clearance fireplaces. I will suggest the 44 elite. It will heat your whole house.Helpful Reply -
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Danielle Odin on Mar 12, 2017
The very first thing to do is get the permits and the low-down on the conversion from a reliable professional.Helpful Reply -
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Anna on Jun 14, 2017
I am sure that you are correct in what you say, but in my general location there are a couple of fires every year from studs smoldering.Helpful Reply -
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