New Installation - partial aged construction
Through a unique sequence of events, we now own a mountain log cabin that was 95% completed in 2005.
One of the not completed projects is a supposed 3 sided fireplace. Some framing is in place and a 10” Metalbestos A218 HT flue is installed, never used. Estimated 30-40 ft run.
The logs you see are just wedged in and easily removed. The framing behind them is primary load bearing. The front framing can be removed and cantilevered to the load bearing framing.
What options do I have that can use the current flue? I found plenty of wood stoves and a few 3 sided fireplaces that will work with some reframing. I’m getting mixed messages on the viability of the flue both due to size and warranty requirements for the stoves/fireplaces requirements.
Rerunning the current flue would be a massive project and I would prefer not to if at all possible.