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I have a basement that I want to finish out and have a fireplace similar to that
above. This is a 95-year-old house with the traditional log-burning fireplace. Is
there anyway from directly underneath to add a fireplace and somehow use the
existing chimney?
Hello Philip, to install in your existing chimney you would need an existing un used flue. not common. you might be able to install a Pre Fab fireplace and chimney next to your existing chimney.
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 they should be able to help.
James
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| Comment | I appreciate your help! I kind of figured that would be the case, because without seeing what's there, you can't really be too sure of what the options are. | ||
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James Ball
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I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more
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over 22 years
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Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild
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CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified
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