Expert: James Ball - 1/6/2009

Question
I have a two-sided wood burning fireplace but all the heat goes up the flue. I want to find a two-sided wood burning insert so I  can enjoy it from both sides and get the benefit of the heat through a fan system. Any ideas?

Answer
Hello Judy, I would say start with your local wood stove store and see what they have (deal local so you can get help if needed) this system should  be lined to the top of the chimney with an insulated liner. I would 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.
keep me posted
James