A wood insert fitted to your fireplace in Wynwood
Any open chimney top is covered when we finish each working day, and the debris goes away with us.
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Old insert trouble and open fireplace frustrations
- Cracked glass on an old insert
- A second appliance sharing the flue
- An old insert without its manual
- Mortar gaps inside the firebox
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What goes into a wood-burning insert installation
What stays out of the insert
Manuals list materials that do not belong in a wood insert, including treated wood, painted or coated lumber, garbage, cardboard, colored paper, plywood and driftwood. Burning them can release toxic fumes, damage the unit or cause heavy soot. Many wood insert manuals exclude coal as well.
We go over the list at handover, because some items seem harmless. Scrap lumber from a project, packaging and gift wrap all fall into the excluded groups. Natural wood that is dry and split is what the insert was tested with.
Working at the chimney top
The liner is usually lowered into the chimney from the top, so roof access is part of every insert installation with a new liner. Roof pitch, height and covering all affect how that access is set up. We plan it before the day of the work.
Tell us about any recent roof work, fragile roof coverings or access limits when you book. We explain where ladders and equipment will go and how the roof is protected. If the top of the masonry chimney needs repair, that is a separate item handled first.
When the door stops sealing tightly
The door gasket compresses over time, and the latch may need adjusting to keep the seal tight. Manuals describe that adjustment and the gasket replacement when the rope wears out. A door that no longer seals lets air in around the fire and makes it harder to control.
We check the gasket and latch during maintenance visits and explain what the manual allows owners to adjust. Replacement gasket comes from the parts list for your model, fixed with the adhesive the manual names. A good seal keeps the air control doing its job.
The cap at the top of the liner
The cap on a relined chimney covers the liner outlet and keeps rain, leaves and animals out. It comes from the liner system and fits the top plate or liner as the instructions show. A missing or damaged cap lets debris fall toward the insert.
We check the cap during maintenance and after any smoke complaint. If it is loose, bent or blocked, we explain the fix and use the part the liner system lists. The cap is also where birds and nesting material tend to show up first.
Scope lines for a wood-burning insert
- Chimney cleaning before relining
- Noncombustible hearth extension check
- Written record of the insert installation
- No link to other flues or ductwork
Before you book an insert installation
Should I buy the insert before you look at the fireplace?
It is safer to wait. The opening size, the hearth, the clearances and the liner all depend on the model, and measurements often rule some out. We check the models you like against your fireplace first.
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.
How do I know the insert meets current emission limits?
The label on the insert shows the standard it meets. Current wood inserts carry a label stating that they meet the EPA 2020 emission limits. We show you the label on your model and keep its details in the written record.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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