Converting A Coal Burning Fireplace?
My house was built in 1950 and has a coal burning fireplace. When I look up the vent, it is stuffed with paper and when my husband was on the roof cleaning out the gutters we see that the chimney is closed up. We were told when we bought the house that is had been “permanently closed up.” My question is, is there a way to have it opened up and gas or electric logs put in? There’s no way it could be turned into a wood burning fireplace because there is very little depth as it was meant for coal. Anyone know anything about this stuff, suggestions on whom to call, prices etc.? I’m clueless. Thanks!
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January 8, 2010 @ 7:20 am
You can put in electric logs without opening the chimney,
(as long as you get rid of that flammable paper).
Gas would require an approved flue, which might be expensive
to restore.
January 8, 2010 @ 11:06 am
you may have a fireplace with a rumsford firebox …they aren’t very deep and still can burn wood…find a mason in your area who has experience building fireplaces…