The house we bought does not have a fireplace and I desperately want one. I've looked at Electric ones but want to consider putting in an actual woodburning fireplace. Is this difficult? Expensive?
2006-10-23 15:50:11 · 5 answers · asked by It's Just Me 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Much depends on what type of house you have now, and the type of fireplace you want. The first consideration is that, whatever type of fireplace you choose, it will have to be installed according to applicable building codes. Fire and carbon monoxide are serious, and sometimes deadly, issues.
A full masonry traditional fireplace will be the most expensive option ... by a long shot. Next will be the prefabricated steel fireplace and chimney flue units that allow everything to be framed in in wood. Least expensive will be the free standing wood burning stove.
The type of home you live in will have a bearing on the cost of whatever fireplace you choose. A brick and/or multi-story home will make it more expensive to install any fireplace.
I'm with you on the choice of an actual wood burning fireplace. Nothing else quite stacks up.
Good luck with your decision.
2006-10-27 15:46:12 · answer #1 · answered by exbuilder 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
It's expensive and needs to be done exactly right, according to specific codes, or the insurance company will cancel your insurance on the house. Check with them first to be sure you meet their requirements.
I was going to install one and decided against it just because of this particular reason.
2006-10-23 15:58:30 · answer #2 · answered by Just Ducky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be very expensive. Installing flue pipe for a woodstove would be much cheaper.
2006-10-23 15:55:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
easy , if you don't want gas....
the f/p co. will install, you get to built the surround/wall & hearth, gas & elect.
vent free logs is the way to go, pretty, instant space heater!
2006-10-23 15:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think about a free standing fire place and you might like it better.
it's easy to do and looks so nice.and it really warms up a room fast to.
2006-10-24 02:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by DENISE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋