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A wood insert installation, piece by piece
Wood inserts installed across Wagner after a free inspection by our family team.
A clean, clear flue first
One insert manual asks for the chimney to be suitable for wood and checked for buildup and obstructions before installation. Old nests, fallen debris and deposits left from years of open fires can all sit in the flue unseen.
We inspect the flue and, where it needs it, clean it before the liner goes in. The cleaning is priced separately in the written estimate, so you can see what the chimney needed and what the insert itself costs. Cleaning also lets us see the flue walls clearly before the liner goes in, so nothing is hidden behind it.
The smallest fireplace a model accepts
Each insert lists the smallest fireplace it can go into, usually as a width at the front and back, a height and a depth. A fireplace that is a little too shallow or too narrow at the back can rule a model out even when the front looks generous.
We measure all of those dimensions during the free inspection and compare them with the model's figures. You leave the visit knowing which inserts will actually fit your fireplace. If none of your favorite models fit, we suggest ones that do before you spend anything.
What never goes into the insert
EPA lists what should never be burned in a wood heater, including household trash, cardboard, plastics, foam, colored paper, and coated, painted or pressure-treated wood. Leftover lumber from a home project usually falls into that list.
We go over the list with you after installation. Clean, seasoned firewood is the only fuel the insert needs, and keeping to it protects the insert, the liner and the air inside and outside your home. Burning only clean wood also keeps the glass and the liner cleaner between maintenance visits.
Permits and local inspections
The insert manuals we reference ask owners to contact the local building or fire officials about permits and inspections. What applies depends on the work and on the address.
We discuss the approval path during planning and never assume that a replacement avoids it. Any required inspection is built into the schedule, and the paperwork is kept with the written record of the job. An inspector can see exactly what was installed, since the liner, the tag and the manual are all on record.
