I am Building a small house. I have a fireplace insert. What do I need to do to prepair a place for it?

Question

Do I need to fireproof the area with bricks

Answer 1

The information you need should be in the installation instructions that came with your insert.
Most manufacturers provide installation instructions. If none are with your insert, then try contacting the manufacturer for a copy that matches your model.
You may even try their website if they have one. The bigger name manufacturers have downloadable manuals for the products they make.

Answer 2

I too have a fireplace insert. These are better to use than wood stoves since the back wall is double layered for the movement of air. This also helps the back wall from getting hot enough to sear the wall behind it. I used a "Z" Brick material, but you can also use Durarock which is a cement type of sheetrock that will insulate the wall from the insert. You should also put a piece under the stove so as to protect from sparking. I used 4 firebricks under my insert to hold it off the floor, since it was made to slide into the fireplace, and had only 2 short fron legs to keep it from tipping. If you don't have a chimney yet, then definitely use the triple wall stainless steel smoke stack. It is expensive, $40 per 3 feet, but well worth it. Make sure the top of the pipe is atleast 18 inches above the roof peak to allow for sufficient draft, and don't forget you need a cleanout near the bottom where it exits the structure. Hope this helps

Answer 3

Check area fire code first. If none, 24" from any wall. Brick or fire board on floor under and atleast 12" on sides and 24 - 36" in front or where the loading door is. Vent should be triple wall screwed and chalked (Fireplace chalk) Brick on walls not only look good but will be a fire protection as well. Oh ya, check with your insurance company first as well, if your place burns down and they don't know about the fire place they may not pay.