I made some boxes out of plywood to get a better idea of how they would fit. They have the right look, detentions, and reputation I'm looking for. I did look at most of the big name manufacturers, most just won't fit right in the opening. This is a big old house with high ceilings and drafty windows, the room also leads to the main hall with the large stair case. Since it's a larger stove I'd like to make it work. I was originally thinking about the Greenville 45, After a trip back to the stove shop I realized the Oslo would fit. I don't mind the extra work, I think I'll be glad I did it when it's done. That will require extending the hearth out farther and wider. I checked out the link to the post you added I am considering letting the stove stick out just far enough, about 16", to use the side door plus to let the heat circulate. Grisu, I'll look into the heat shield idea, I have an appointment with an installer next week I'll be batting ideas around with him. After reading your post I'm thinking I should let it stick out as much as possible. Kennyp, I was going to try to keep the stove recessed into the fireplace thinking it would be best to have it sitting on as much of the hearth as much as possible and to have a straight shot up the chimney. A nice cast-iron (or maybe soapstone?) stove will look great in the fireplace. You could also look at Hearthstone stoves like the Manchester.Īnd I agree with Ailanthus: That looks like a great home. Here is a thread: The Jotul F55 is a dedicated front loader and may be easier in that regard. A latex primer and two light coats of flat latex wall paint are used to paint horsehair plaster walls. Have you checked what people say here about loading the Jotul from the front? I vaguely remember people really prefer the side loading option. Thus, some added insulation may not be a bad idea to reduce heat loss from the back of the fireplace. It looks from your first pictures that it sits on an exterior wall. Place workers clothing in a plastic bag and wash it separately from the household laundry. However, the idea of mineral wool and then Roxul would maybe be something to do in the back of the fireplace. Your idea may also work but there are more code knowledgeable members here than me. See if those reductions would be enough to meet clearances to the mantel as stated in the manual for fireplace installations. That will vastly reduce the heat the combustible material (lath in your case) will be exposed to. What is important is to leave a 1" gap from the wall and the floor that air can freely flow behind it. There are several ways you can build a heat shield but sheet metal is the most common one.