What is the best/most inexpensive way to install a fireplace?

Linda Santos
by Linda Santos
We have considered the Malm fireplaces because they act like a woodstove, but you can still see the fire.
  8 answers
  • SawHorse Design Build SawHorse Design Build on Feb 16, 2014
    Where are you planning to put the fireplace? Interior or Exterior? On an outside wall?
  • Linda Santos Linda Santos on Feb 17, 2014
    We converted our garage into a music/family room. The wall is an outside wall facing the street.
  • SawHorse Design Build SawHorse Design Build on Feb 17, 2014
    If is a one story conversion and not near any windows, there might be some direct vent models which can save you money on the construction of a chimney. Since you are in the ATL area- check out this company- they can help you with some options- http://www.builderspecialties.net/atlanta-appliances-products/atlanta-fireplaces.html
  • Linda Santos Linda Santos on Feb 17, 2014
    It is a twelve foot ceiling, and we want to place it between two large windows (space between is 8'). The main concern is the height it will have to be, probably a good 24 ft.
  • SawHorse Design Build SawHorse Design Build on Feb 17, 2014
    We really don't need that much heat here in GA. What about buying a TV for the wall and having a dvd play an image of a fire? I saw that once and thought is was a brilliant way to create the effect you are looking for. (I am partially joking, but if you like the idea- I am not)
  • Funnygirl Funnygirl on Feb 17, 2014
    Just picked up an electric fireplace and love it.plan to move it onto my porch for cold summer nights and plan to build a makeshift mantle with columns from michaels/craft shop or repurposed posts and some type of shelf for a mantle worksfor me with minimal price and great effect
  • Linda Santos Linda Santos on Feb 17, 2014
    We have one of those in our living room, but need something other than electric when bad weather hits! Thanks.
  • Norman Ransom Norman Ransom on Feb 18, 2014
    Take some pictures and measurements of the room to a local fireplace store, I am sure they can advise you.