How to Install a Fireplace Insert and Liner in a Brick Chimney

[Pitamuito]

Hi,

I am wondering if it is possible to replace the existing firebrick in the fireplace opening with something that is thinner since it will only ever have a wood burning insert in the chimney opening now.

Thank you

[capitolcitydean]

@Pitamuito the insert is usually Warnock Hersey (or another lab), tested with it in a proper masonry firebox, therefore is only code compliant if is in that situation. The short answer would be no, it is not possible to take firebricks out... Check your installation manual from the manufacturer

[sugerbear520]

looks good

[demolitionbarbiedoll]

whats the ballpark cost for the stone and flew liner?

[mkreyssig1]

Great vid....just what I needed to help install my insert.

[RobBob152002]

Explain why you put all adapter so the top piece slide into the piece below it? Doing it this way the joints will leak smoke and on one closeup I could see a gap in the joint. If you install with the top piece on the outside, then smoke has to go down for the joint to leak (which will not happen). My opinion is you done a poor job of installation on this chimney liner; having a license does not necessarily mean you know what you are doing.

[capitolcitydean]

@RobBob152002 Very good question!

The reason the "male ends" of stovepipe and liners point downwards is so that any melting creosote can run back down into the appliance and burn up harmlessly. The code on this changed a few years ago. I will accept your apology in advance...

[demolitionbarbiedoll]

lol@accept apology in advance...

[0114owl1867]

you boys work very much like us - its not nice after having 2 showers and you look like you've got eye liner on after ha

[spymaine89]

great do it 'yourself'' project. go online and get codes 'national. you can trust you.

NFPA 211

Standard for

Chimneys, Fireplaces,

Vents, and Solid

Fuel-Burning Appliancesu will do a better safer job than a ''sweep'' and you can trust you.

[TylerDLR]

Where did you get this from? How much was it? I am new to the wood burning and we need an insert.

[jerseysweep]

What about the insulation around the liner? is it not required in your area?

[capitolcitydean]

@jerseysweep

In this case and jurisdiction it is okay as there is an existing clay flue liner in good condition.

[jerseysweep]

Did the masonary chimney meet all of the clearance to combustible requirements? That is an interior chimney and it is required that the chimney have a 1 inch clearance to combustibles throughout the house or else the chimney is NOT considered to be in good condition no matter what shape the clay flue liner is in as per code and also for the requirements of a UL listed liner suitible for a solid fuel burning appliance.

[capitolcitydean]

@jerseysweep

well good that you bring that up , yes it actually had 2 inch clearances from all framing and it was easily checked as well.

[spymaine89]

@jerseysweep  you just clean more often. that should make yopu happy, unless people buy a brush.

[Patriot444333222111]

Great video, thank you.

Some excerpt quotes:

"...two men can carry, if they are really angry...

...sounds pretty simple when you say it fast, but it took quite a bit of stick to it of ness...

...it's more than enough to be a perfect temperature seal...

...firestop insulation, that is absolutely incombustible...

...and 25' on an inside chimney is a real good draw, because the chimney stays warm all the way up... nice and warm, not smoke at all."

[FNPRF2008]

Shows everything AFTER it is installed. Sorry, but not enough instructions.