How Do You Install Wood Burning Inserts?
Wood-burning fireplace inserts add beauty to your living room while improving the heat efficiency of the fireplace. Inserts are typically made of an iron frame attached to a brass faceplate and glass doors. Behind the doors, iron mesh screens operate with a pull chain, allowing you to add logs to a fire and enjoy the warmth in your living room or den. You can install a fireplace insert in about an hour by following these steps. Measure the width of your fireplace from one opening to the other. Fireplace inserts are sold in width ranges (for example, 36-42 inches). The inserts are adjustable to fit the interior dimensions so you can concentrate on buying an insert that suits your taste and style without worrying about exact sizing details. Height and depth are usually not an issue with fireplace inserts, which are designed to cover the entire outer opening of the fireplace. The width adjustment is needed to secure the insert to the interior of the fireplace. Swing out the four iron supp
