Wood-burning insert installation for homes in Gladeview
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- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs your fireplace is ready for a wood insert
- A masonry fireplace sitting unused
- A worn insert with a warped door
- Cracked glass on an old insert
- A hearth too short for an insert
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Wood insert installation decisions, one at a time
Read the insert's manual before you buy
The installation manual shows what a particular insert needs from your fireplace. It lists the opening sizes, the liner, the floor protection, the clearances to trim and mantel, and the host restrictions. A brochure rarely mentions most of that.
Ask us to go through the manual of any insert you are considering. We point out the requirements that matter for your fireplace in particular, such as a short hearth or a mantel close to the opening. Then the choice rests on the whole picture.
Liner parts from one system only
Liner instructions warn against mixing parts with other products or improvising solutions. The connector, the pipe, the top plate and the cap were tested together. Parts from another system may look compatible and still change how the liner performs.
We order the complete set of parts the liner system lists for your chimney. If a part is missing on delivery, the job waits for the right one. Your record lists the liner system so any later repair can stay within it, whoever carries it out.
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.
No grate or andirons inside the insert
Many wood inserts are designed for the fire to be built directly on their firebrick floor. Manuals warn against grates, andirons or anything else that raises the fuel. One label links a raised fire to a risk of smoke and flame spilling out.
If you are used to an open fireplace grate, this is one of the habits that changes. We remove the old grate from the firebox before the insert goes in if it is still there. At handover we show you how the manual wants the early loads arranged.
Confirmed before a wood insert is ordered
- Liner insulation where instructions require
- Side wall and facing clearances
- Daily cover for the open chimney top
- Air control and blower walkthrough
Asked before a wood insert goes in
What if my mantel is close to the fireplace opening?
The insert's label gives a minimum height for a combustible mantel. We measure yours against it before you choose a model. If it is too low, we explain the options, which may include a different insert.
How often does an insert need a maintenance visit?
It depends on how much and how you burn. Manuals ask for regular checks of the chimney connector and liner during the burning season. Our maintenance visits cover the liner, cap, baffles, gasket and glass.
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
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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