Wood-burning insert installation for homes in Boca West
Wood inserts that meet EPA 2020 emission limits, installed with the clearances and hearth protection their manuals set.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Problems a new wood-burning insert can address
- Cracked glass on an old insert
- A liner that stops short of the top
- A second appliance sharing the flue
- An insert that is hard to light
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Our approach to fireplace insert installation in Boca West
Paint and finishes close to the insert
Heat from an insert reaches the facing and mantel even when clearances are met. One manual warns that paint on a mantel or facing near the unit should be heat resistant, or it may discolor. Dark marks above the opening can also point to smoke escaping during loading.
We point out finishes that are likely to suffer and explain what the manual says about them. Repainting with a heat-resistant product is usually simple before the insert goes in. Afterward, the faceplate can make that work more awkward.
Ash removal from a wood insert
Ashes should not build up to the loading door. Manuals call for removing them only when the fire is out and placing them in a metal container with a tight lid. The container then sits on a noncombustible surface away from anything that can burn. They stay there until fully cool.
We explain how often ash removal tends to be needed for the way you plan to burn. A small metal shovel and a proper container make the job easy. Cardboard boxes, paper bags and plastic bins are not safe places for ashes.
Picking the right flue in a multi-flue chimney
Some masonry chimneys hold more than one flue, each serving a different appliance or fireplace. The insert's liner goes only into the flue that serves the fireplace it sits in. Mixing up flues can connect the insert to the wrong chimney path.
We identify each flue from the top and the bottom during the inspection. The written record notes which flue the insert uses. If another flue is unused or serves a second fireplace, we explain what that means for the rest of the chimney.
Liner top parts where sea air settles
The top plate, cap and fasteners of a liner system sit in the open at the chimney top. Where marine air carries chlorides, galvanized parts lose their zinc coating faster, according to the American Galvanizers Association. Different metals touching each other can also corrode faster in that setting.
We use the top parts the liner system lists and ask the maker about material choices for this exposure. During maintenance visits the cap and top plate get a close look for rust at seams and fasteners. Any part that needs replacing comes from the same system.
The insert checklist behind your estimate in Boca West
- Opening height, width and depth measured
- Floor protection with the right thermal rating
- Hearth protected during installation
- Removal of an old insert if present
Your fireplace insert questions in Boca West
Do I need a liner all the way to the chimney top?
Current insert manuals call for a continuous liner from the insert's collar to the top of the chimney. The old masonry flue then encloses the liner rather than carrying the smoke. We include the liner as part of the installation, not as an extra.
What happens to the chimney top while the liner goes in?
The liner is usually installed from the roof. Any open chimney top is covered at the close of each work day until the top plate and cap are set. Old parts and packaging leave with us when the job is finished.
Is the installation work covered after the insert is in?
Yes. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we complete. The insert maker's warranty covers the unit under its own terms, which is another reason we follow the manual closely.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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