The most basic chimney top fan alone is going to set you back close to 3k wired and installed so the cost estimate for the project of 3k 4k is not realistic at all.
Convert fireplace to two sided.
Convert wood burning fireplace to double sided i m open to all suggestions.
What to consider when making a fireplace two sided.
Two sided fireplaces have inherent problems with draw.
The problem is that while the fire radiates a lot of heat into the room it s also using up heated interior air for combustion and even more heated air is getting sucked up the chimney all the time.
They re hit with drafts from both sides.
Removal of the masonry will still have to be engineered because you would have to hold up whatever is above but it would still be more feasible than cutting into the existing.
If you are considering this project then there are some important things to consider.
Nov 27 2017 explore christina tarquino s board two sided fireplace on pinterest.
Some changes include having ventless gas logs or having a professional attach a gas line.
Wood burning fireplaces can be converted to gas fireplaces.
The idea that you can just cut out the damper and parge the smoke chamber greatly under represents the amount of work need to convert a masonry fireplace from one side to two sided.
You will generally want to make this conversion only if the fireplace is already a ventless gas fireplace or you intend to make it a ventless gas fireplace.
If you want a two sided fireplace it will be most cost effective to remove the existing masonry and set it aside for re use as a veneer over a metal fireplace.
As a result heating with a conventional fireplace is estimated to be about 10 to 30 percent.
I d also like to consider opening it to 3 sides den dining and kitchen and doing a gas insert and seal off the flue.
But there are different approached to converting and a few things to consider first like the cleanliness and quality of the existing fireplace.
Installing glass doors can solve this problem by cutting off air from one side of the fireplace to.