Wood insert installation with a full-length liner, Oakland Park
The host fireplace gets a proper look first, because an insert depends on sound masonry around it.
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Conditions we see before an insert goes in
- An old insert with no full liner
- Drafts from an open damper
- An insert chosen before measuring
- 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.
Mantel height above a wood insert
A mantel above an insert sits in the path of rising heat from the faceplate. Insert labels give a minimum height for a combustible mantel, and deeper mantels generally need more height. The label shows how that distance is measured for the model.
We check your existing mantel against the label before you commit to a model. If it is too low, the options are a different insert or moving the mantel, which another trade handles. We explain each so you can decide with the numbers from the label in front of you.
Power for the optional blower
Many inserts offer a blower that pushes warm air into the room. It plugs into a grounded outlet, and manuals point to the electrical code for grounding. The manual also shows which side of the unit the cord runs to.
If there is no suitable outlet near the fireplace, an electrician adds one as a separate item. We coordinate the location with the electrician so it suits the manual. You approve that work alongside the insert. Tell us if you want the blower now or later, because adding the outlet is easier before the faceplate goes on.
How we explain what the inspection finds
After the free inspection, we explain what we found in the fireplace, the chimney and the hearth, and what it means for an insert. Findings are separated into what must be done before installation, what is advisable and what can wait. Nothing is presented as urgent unless it is.
You receive the written estimate with those items listed separately. If a finding is concealed or uncertain, we say what we could see and what we could not. You then decide on the scope with a clear picture of the fireplace.
Insert items you approve before work in Oakland Park
- Insert model matched to the opening
- Liner insulation where instructions require
- Appliance connector and high-temperature sealant
- Noncombustible hearth extension check
Insert installation questions, answered plainly
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 damper when the insert goes in?
If the damper control will be out of reach, manuals require the damper to be removed or fixed open so the liner can pass. We explain which applies to your fireplace, and the change is noted in your written record.
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.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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