Lagree Wyndham

Other photos. The space between firebox and mantle is 9 inches and it is 16 inches to mantle shelf. Installed this way because of fire codes 12years ago.

Thanks Uncleg

Here are some pics, one more to show in next message.

The reason I don't want an insert is that I feel it will ruin look of fireplace, It is a corner fire place with a large 7f t tall 120-150 year old ornate oak mantle and mirror, the outside of firebox and hearth are cover in a marble tile. I just don't think an insert would be a good look, My parents had a very large granite stone fireplace in their home and that covered on whole wall of their den, I always thought it looked so bad when they installed insert. I will post some pics when I get home to show Yall what I am working with, and the measurements from mantle and other clearances.

Thankk You,

Uncleg

Hello, I'm new here. I grew up heating with wood with a Large Buck stove insert in our fireplace. Now that I have my on home I realize I need an emergency heat back up, during winter power outages, which can last up to a week, we are in rural South Carolina and not prepared for harsh winter weather when it hits. My house has a full masonry fireplace in it 11 years old used earlier this year for the first time. The fire box is 28 inches high/32 inches wide and 24 inches deep at the front. In the back it is 25 inches wide/ and 21 inches deep at top. I would like to install a small attractive wood heater inside firebox, is this possible? and if so does anyone have any recommendations. I have been searching but am concerned about stove over heating due to clearance not being as big as recommended. I found one in the United Kingdom, Tiger wood heater for small fireplace installation, but can't find in States. I really want to avoid an insert and will be unable to do a hearth installation.

Thanks for any advice and help,

Uncleg