SHOPPING FOR AN INSERT:
HERE’S WHAT TO BRING
When shopping for an insert to fit into your fireplace it is best to bring a picture with you of your fireplace. It is even more helpful if you bring along a photo and fireplace measurements. Here is a guideline for taking your fireplace measurements.
Your Fireplace Measurements
- A=Opening Height
- B=Width in Front
- C=Width in Back
- D=Depth of Fireplace
- E=Hearth to Mantle
- F=Hearth to Combustible Facing
- G=If the fireplace is rasied above the hearth, what is the distance from the hearth to the fireplace opening?
- H=Width of Hearth
- I=Depth of Hearth
Additional Useful Information
If you can, bring a photo of your fireplace and a photo of the outside of your home showing the chimney on the house.