Wood-burning insert installation for homes in Colee Hammock
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Problems a new wood-burning insert can address
- No floor protection in front of the unit
- A hearth too short for an insert
- An insert that is hard to light
- Mortar gaps inside the firebox
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Fitting a fireplace insert, from host to handover
An insert needs a masonry host fireplace
Many wood insert manuals allow installation only in a masonry fireplace built to the relevant standards. One maker's label states plainly that its insert must not go into any factory-built fireplace. The masonry host carries weight, heat and the liner in ways a metal firebox may not.
Tell us what kind of fireplace you have, or let us confirm it during the free inspection. Brick-pattern panels can make a factory-built unit look like masonry at first glance. Knowing the host type early saves you from buying an insert its manual does not allow in your fireplace.
How the insert's height changes floor protection
The thermal protection needed under the floor area in front of an insert can depend on how high the unit sits above the hearth. One maker requires insulated floor protection when the unit sits close to the hearth and drops that requirement when it sits higher. Each manual sets its own rule.
We look at where the insert will sit relative to your hearth and floor. Sometimes a slightly raised position changes what the floor needs. We explain the options with the manual open, so you can weigh appearance against the protection each option requires.
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.
Why a smoldering fire causes trouble
Running an insert too low for long periods produces a smoldering fire. Manuals warn that a slow, cool fire leaves more deposits in the liner and dirties the glass, and one prefers a small hot fire to a large smoldering one. The air control has a practical lower limit for good burning.
We explain how to judge a good burn by the flames and the glass, and how to use the air control without choking the fire. If you want a long, gentle burn, we discuss what the manual says about loading for it. Deposits in the liner are then easier to keep in check.
The insert checklist behind your estimate in Colee Hammock
- Masonry repairs as separate items
- Opening height, width and depth measured
- Faceplate panels and insulation strips
- Mantel and trim clearance check
Wood insert installation, in questions and answers
What if my chimney already has a liner from an older insert?
We check whether the existing liner matches the new insert's size, runs the full height and belongs to a listed system in good condition. If it does, we explain that option. If not, a new liner is listed as a separate item.
Can an insert go into a fireplace with cracked firebrick?
Not until the firebrick is repaired. Insert manuals require a sound host free of cracks and loose mortar. The repair is a separate item handled by our firebox repair service before the insert is installed.
What does the free inspection include for an insert in Colee Hammock?
We look at the masonry fireplace, the smoke chamber, the damper, the chimney and flue, the hearth and the trim around the opening. We also check roof access for the liner work and measure the opening in three directions.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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