Expert: James Ball - 10/8/2008

Question
We own an 18th century farmhouse. When we bought the house the fireplace in the living room had been converted to a gas fireplace.  We bought a pellet insert and wish to connect it to this fireplace.  My husband is a very handy construction person, however, this has him stumped.  The chimney was actually constructed with a curve in it, so the liner can not be run straight up.  We cannot go out the back because the house is stone and is made with horsehair and since the house dates to 1750, he believes that it will crumble if he tries to do it this way.  Do you have any ideas?  Thanks in advance.

Answer
Hello Barb, you must follow the manufactures instructions on the install and if it says "a straight pipe" then if has to be straight. if not then you can use a flexible liner.
I prefer Stainless Steel, Ventinox it may need to be insulated, check the installation instructions.
hope this helped
James Ball