Now that you have spent your weekends looking through the stoves for sale adds and finally found your gem, it’s time to get it installed. Maybe you are great at this sort of thing and want to learn how to do it yourself. If that is true, you should consult the professionals for the best advice in the matter. If you just want to learn a little lingo about fireplace installations and maybe just have a little idea of what is inside the walls of your home then read on.

The most important part of the installations would be the chimney. All wood stoves really really really need a chimney. A good one to not a stovepipe hanging out the window. Get a good masonry chimney or a stainless steel class A chimney that is UL approved. If you are going to put in a Class A Insulated chimney it will be called HT which means High Temperature chimney. There are a few designs to choose from depending on whether you are working with a single level or double level home. It makes a difference if you are going to run the chimney up the outside of your wall. It also matters whether the roof is slanted or straight. No matter what design you are going with, It must come up 3 feet above the roof surface and 2 feet taller than any other piece of the roof or house that is within 10 feet.

Now be care full with masonry chimneys. Make sure you get a great reference and check previous work. One of the problems that is common is that they are built to large and not insulated which creates poor draft and to much creosote formation. Make sure there is enough clearance from other flammable areas like siding and wood framing. Make sure there is enough room built in for the expansion due to heat. If the Flue expand and it was not expected than the tiles could crack and damage the liners. So it does take a some good knowledge to install a stove so maybe the best lingo to remember and ask for is the Hearth Professional. At least that should get you to the right person with a phone call.