Expert: James Ball - 12/11/2008

Question
We currently have Hart glass screens on both sides, that we happily flip open and closed when we want to heat one side or the other (either the living room or the breakfast nook).
Thus, we've found that this bi-opening fireplace system does not "draw" the air well at ALL....unless one of the two doors are shut, TIGHTLY!

Would the same general principle be true, with a wood stove installed in this cavity?
How hard is it to install a double-sided wood stove into a double-sided fireplace?
How expensive?

The brick fireplace opening dimensions for both sides, are 29" high and 35" wide.
One side has a somewhat "rough" rock base on the floor.

Thank you in advance for your response!

Answer
Hello Mark I would start with a local wood stove store to see if such a beast exists and if it does they will or should be able to install it for you. as far as "not drawing well" you might have the same problem with the wood stove.
I would also have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have.
James