Questions for the resident chimney sweep

[Hoovie]

Pilgrim gave some good advise. A non cat stove seems to work best for most people. The manufacturers have mostly abandoned the catalytic stoves with a few exceptions. That will likely change soon if the EPA has their way... With coming particulate limits. The two technologies of Catalytic and Secondary air tubes combined reach the lowest particulate.


The stove will likely require a footprint similar to your fireplace in terms of hearth and furniture clearance requirements. But it would certainly have a more open look and feel.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Hoovie

Pilgrim gave some good advise. A non cat stove seems to work best for most people. The manufacturers have mostly abandoned the catalytic stoves with a few exceptions. That will likely change soon if the EPA has their way... With coming particulate limits. The two technologies of Catalytic and Secondary air tubes combined reach the lowest particulate.


The stove will likely require a footprint similar to your fireplace in terms of hearth and furniture clearance requirements. But it would certainly have a more open look and feel.

Thank you sir! much appreciated.

My wifes big concern i losing the mantle. I dont care but rule number one is Make momma happy....ergo....

I am thinking of moving this to the corner of the room (it will free up the largest wall in the house and make the space more functional)

does that all for a mantle to be added with a free standing stove?

[renee819]

Ferd, looks like you're going to tear it out. Can you close up the living room from the other rooms? Take out all the furniture, take down the curtains?
It will make a mess, but nothing that can't be cleaned up, if you're careful.

An it certainly will be worth it. Especially if you get one of those pretty stoves.
Are the Hearthstone made of soapstone? I always wanted one of those.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by renee819

Ferd, looks like you're going to tear it out. Can you close up the living room from the other rooms? Take out all the furniture, take down the curtains?
It will make a mess, but nothing that can't be cleaned up, if you're careful.

An it certainly will be worth it. Especially if you get one of those pretty stoves.
Are the Hearthstone made of soapstone? I always wanted one of those.

oh we will certainly be carefull with the removal....but that is just a part of the whole.

we are also going to remove the popcorn from the ceiling. Thats a nasty job too... we are likely to be pulling everything out of the house and doing a full on, remodel.... IF the Lord is willing...

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Ferd

oh we will certainly be carefull with the removal....but that is just a part of the whole.

we are also going to remove the popcorn from the ceiling. Thats a nasty job too... we are likely to be pulling everything out of the house and doing a full on, remodel.... IF the Lord is willing...

Make a video.

[Timmy]

Originally Posted by Timmy

Make a video.

And be careful, but not too careful or the vid won't be funny enough.

[Abiding Now]

Originally Posted by Ferd

oh we will certainly be carefull with the removal....but that is just a part of the whole.

we are also going to remove the popcorn from the ceiling. Thats a nasty job too... we are likely to be pulling everything out of the house and doing a full on, remodel.... IF the Lord is willing...

Praying.