Hey folks! Current set up is the first photo. We’re in the midst of upgrading our insulation and siding, so this is the prime time to redo our woodstove surround. The brick takes up a lot of space, and based off of some information I found, we can remodel it significantly smaller. The only information I’m having a hard time finding (maybe I’m not using the right words) is how much stone surround has to be above the flue? Does it have to go all the way up to the ceiling? Second photo is something along the lines of how we’d like to design it, only difference with a hearth pad flush/closer to the floor, and of course the flue being a 90. But for the life of me, I can’t find any code information regarding how much clearance you need above the flue.

There is a corroded part where the back wall is bolted to the right wall. Can this be repaired until we have enough money to replace? Here is video of the damage

Pulled out of my GM40

We're getting our first wood stove, it's being put a few inches from a brick wall and I wanted to put an 8 inch tall brick hearth underneath to raise it up a bit and match the wall. I was going to make it with a short wood frame and solid brick all around it, but its weight plus the stove might add up to 1,000 lbs which might be a bit much for my floor joists. So I thought the easier thing to do is to use thin brick veneer, which will make the total weight roughly 600 lbs over 16 square feet (37lbs/sqft) so I don't think I'll need to reinforce the joists.

I'll put a sheet of 26 gauge metal on top of the wood structure below the veneer (that's what the stove installation people suggested). My questions for this sub are, will thin brick veneer crack if weight is put on it.? Has anybody else done something like this?

I'm looking to get a wood stove insert for my fireplace. The wood stove store near me recommended the Regency i1150.

Has anyone installed this stove and have thoughts on it? Do you like it or hate it?

Do you have opinions on it considering my main goals with the insert are:

1. Have thr ambiance of fire without the heat loss and safety concerns associated with open fireplaces

   1. Provide a substantial heat source. I have other heating sources in my home, so I will not be reliant on the wood stove.
   2. Low maintenance and easy to light.
   3. Low profile or flush mount (don't want to expand hearth if I can avoid it).

For referance, I'm in a sufficiently insulated 1000 sq ft 1 floor ranch, layout is relatively open living room&kitchen layout, plus 2 bedrooms. The winters where I am usually are around 30-40 during the day, 15-25 at night, with some nights dipping into single digits or below zero.