Wood-burning inserts installed by local specialists in Taft
Full stainless liner, a surround that fits and a hearth that meets the manual. Our Taft pros back it with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Liner, surround and hearth items for Taft insert jobs
We check every point below against the manual for the insert you have in mind, then price it as its own line.
- Firebox and damper area repairs listed separately
- Top plate sealed on the flue tile with a rain cap
- Drop cloths from the door to the hearth
- Our workmanship warranty on the insert work we do
What decides an insert installation in Taft
A closer look at the liner, the surround and the hearth in Taft.
Lighting the first fire and building a coal bed
Lighting follows a set sequence in most manuals. Pacific's version starts with crumpled paper, criss-crossed dry kindling and a few small pieces of dry wood on top, with the door closed once the paper catches. Normal operation begins only after a good coal base exists.
Our crew lights the first fire with you so you can see the sequence and how the air control changes the flame. A fire built this way reaches a clean burn faster than one smothered with large logs at the start.
Clay tile condition decides the short connection
A direct connection only works when the clay flue tile above the joint is sound. Cracked, shifted or missing tile leaves the upper part of the flue unreliable for an appliance that sends hot, concentrated exhaust up a smaller path than the open fireplace ever did.
Where the tile is doubtful, a full liner from the collar to the top removes the question. We describe what we saw in the flue, and why that leads us to recommend one method over the other, so the decision rests on the condition of your chimney.
The block-off plate in a direct connection
In a direct connection, a steel plate closes the damper area around the connector pipe so exhaust can only travel up through the pipe. The Travis manual describes sealing any cracks between the pipe and the plate with the materials it names, so no smoke finds its way back into the home.
The plate is cut to the shape of your throat and fastened so it stays put. We check the seal before the insert slides back, because once the surround is on, that plate is out of sight and needs to be right from the start.
Wood stove inserts and freestanding stoves
Many people call a fireplace insert a wood stove insert, and the two are close relatives. The difference is that an insert lives inside an existing fireplace and depends on that fireplace for its support, its hearth and the protection around it.
That is why an insert installation is as much about the fireplace as about the unit. Our installers treat the fireplace, the flue and the hearth as parts of the job, and the written scope covers all three.
Other work in Taft
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- Fireplace RestorationBring an unused fireplace back with a coordinated plan.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair the transition above the fireplace opening.
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What Taft homeowners want to know about wood inserts
If we missed your question, our Taft insert team answers the phone.
Do I need a permit for an insert?
Insert manuals tell owners to check with local building or fire officials, and requirements differ by jurisdiction. We check what applies at your address and list any permit fee separately.
What is the metal tag on the fireplace back wall?
When a fireplace is modified for an insert, one maker requires a metal tag fastened to the back wall. We fit it whenever your model's manual calls for one, and it stays there for anyone who works on the fireplace later.
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