built-in firewood niche

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Comment by DANDDGRIFFIN on April 25, 2011 at 8:46pm

Nice job, I agree that the project is unique but serves a purpose and looks good at the same time.

Comment by Doug Lawton on April 14, 2011 at 9:19pm

John, Wow !!! Just Wow !!!

I must admit, that design is a new one on me !!!  I had no idea that something like that was available.....but in this business, you ALWAYS learn something new everyday !!!

Thank you for the link to the manufacturer.  I will definately check them out..... I'm looking for a solution for my woodworking shop heat for next winter and I've shyed away from wood heaters for precisely the "clearance" problem....You see, my "woodworking" hobby tends to leave me with lots of firewood.... :^(

In what part of the country are you located? 

Once again, thank you for the education on this stove !!!

 

Doug

Comment by John O Smeltzer on April 14, 2011 at 3:09pm

Doug: It's an exceptional stove in terms of clearance, which is the main reason we bought this particular stove (morso 6143). It has to do with the construction of the stove and specifically the back. We did get permits, had a licensed professional install it, and then had it inspected by the city - it's all within code. It could actually be one inch closer and still be within the manufacturer's limits. We've been using it nearly every night for the past winer, and the walls next to it just get a little warmer.  The heat blasts out of the glass front (and then up into the ceiling fan). It's been great.

Comment by Doug Lawton on April 14, 2011 at 2:44pm

Looks really good John.  But one thing concerns me that I would really like for you to check into.

As a chimney sweep with more than 27 years experience I've seen thousands of stove installations.  But the fire safety code requires at least 36" clearance from the outside of the stoves to ANY combustible surface in any direction.  In your case, that would be the sheetrock wall and the basemold at the floor.  From the pictures, it doesn't appear that your's is installed correctly.

Some stove manufacturers have been able to drop that clearance requirement to 18" by using a double walled design with a fan forced air circulation system.  Also, single wall pipe should also be at least 18" away from any combustible as well.

Please check with your manufacturer's owner's manual to be sure your stove is installed to code. 

 

Good luck and stay safe!

Comment by Bill Murphy on April 14, 2011 at 12:54pm

Looks good John. Nice job. One word of caution, I am in the pest control business and firewood brought into the house can be the source of several problems. Just be sure to examine whatever you bring inside and try not to bring in more than you need. You may unintentionally bring in something else along with your wood.

Comment by will delaney on April 13, 2011 at 6:43pm

Great job John, I love the look of this build in, It has a real nice finished look. The wood almost looks like a photo on the wall.

Comment by KregRep on April 13, 2011 at 9:19am

Very unique project, thanks for posting John! Very cool.