There will be a 30mm gap at the back between the existing firebricks and the stove, I am worried that any falling soot may eventually ignite. I am advised I do not need a liner as the chimney has been tested and no leaks. It has been suggested that I pack this gap with loft insulation, is this O.K.? Also on top of the stove (inside the chimey, around the flue opening.
Wood Burner Inset into existing Fireplace
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What sort of stove are you talking about? There are stoves that are designed to be built into a fireplace. Stoves not designed to be built-in are not designed to be built-in. You should have the ventilation and clearances stated by the manufacturer.
The stove is an Insert Stove, designed to fit into a standard 16 inch width fireplace. It is just that my firepace is a bit deeper than the stove, anyhow I have decided not to pack the space with loft insulation, as suggested by the supplier, but rather fill the gap with firebrick. Thanks
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Oilman, yep did just that, and they gave me the right advice, which is to fill the gap with a mixture of Vermiculite 5 to 1 with Portland Cement. Should jave guessed that was the right thing to do, once the supplier was not too sure. Thanks
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