2006-11-24 08:36:41 · 13 answers · asked by harticat 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Check with your home owners insurance. They can provide some guidelines. They have a vested interest in making sure!
2006-11-24 08:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put a liner in the chimney. It won't be cheap. My guess about $2000 for a two story chimney. It'll be cheaper by a bit to do it when you install the stove.
An alternative would be to run a cheaper stove pipe out through an opening in the exterior wall just above the stove.
2006-11-24 16:42:04 · answer #2 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, or re-bricked. There is probably so much creosote buildup your first fire could be the end of the house. Chimney sweeper may be cheaper. When clean there is a new chemical out now that you can spray the inside of chimney and you will not have a buildup of creosote. Never burn pine in a fireplace. Use the driest wood you can find, preferably oak, or hickory. The drier the wood more BTU's from wood you will have. If you live in a place that you have your own trees, cut and store undershed for two years.
But in those two winters you could freeze to death..lol..
2006-11-24 16:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by virginiamayoaunt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best if you put a stainless liner within, as brick chimneys have mortar leaks.
you can get a flex liner or rigid, installed by the person you purchased the stove from, but its not novice's job and it does give you peace of mind.
If the chimney is solely outside and has not entered the building, you have a better chance of using the old one without leaks to the interior, but that's your choice.
I might suggest renting a chimney brush first and cleaning out.
2006-11-24 16:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by ticketoride04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you get a wood burning stove it has a 16" round flue that you can run up through your exhisting chimney. When it is installed you will need to replace the rooftop assembly with one that can be custom built to accomidate the area of your exhisting chimney top.
2006-11-24 17:38:47 · answer #5 · answered by Dish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put in a wood burning stove and even if you don't NEED one it is really good to have. Cleaning is mut easier if you do it yourself and cheaper if you hire someone... less chance of a fire too...that's what sold me. I have a 60 year home and the stove store said that it would be a really good idea because the house was older. I think you should too.... it's worth it.
2006-11-24 16:47:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that would be smart. those liner pieces are expensive but well worth it. You may even want to abandon the chimney all together and run chimney flue out in front if your hearth are would allow this
2006-11-24 16:40:52 · answer #7 · answered by Rob C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a liner, however, in our area you can call the fire department and they will come inspect your chimney and tell you if it's safe. Last time we had it done here it was free.
2006-11-27 16:48:41 · answer #8 · answered by Desperate fish owner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did that for a 100 years old house without liner and it's OK.
2006-11-24 16:39:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a professional chimney sweep to come and clean your chimney first, and he could tell you if its needs repaired or if its working properly, if its working properly then you don't need a liner. you might get lucky and only have to pay for the chuimney sweep which various from $ 65.00 to $ 100.00 , it all depends where you live.
2006-11-24 22:37:34 · answer #10 · answered by Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only safe way to do this is to run your stovepipe up and out of the chimney.
2006-11-24 16:40:17 · answer #11 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋