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Question:

We have a 20 year old 2 story 2,400ft home. It has a zero clearance Fire place in the main floor family room.
I'd like to get a wood burning stove. Can a wood burning stove be installed in lieu of the fire place? If so can you share some advice.

Answer:

That will depend on the wood stove and on whether or not the chimney you have was engineered for it. The stove's ownership mannual will tell you all about it.

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"Ren’s Ren-O-Vations Tips"
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It is sent out in time to have it in your mailbox or on your computer by the 20th of the month – every month.

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Ottawa, Ontario,
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Regular mail – 12 issues (1 yr.) $33.95.
(subject to change without notice)
Credit card companies take a cut from payments so we are not credit card friendly - can't justify it.
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Answered By: Ren Molnar

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