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Woodburner advice

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  • RomfordNavy
    RomfordNavy Posts: 864 Forumite
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    edited 8 November 2023 at 2:53PM
    What about that existing Yorkstone fireplace, is it possible to cut it out in some way or does it need to be completely demolished and rebuilt?
  • stuart45
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    Easier to knock it down and rebuild, as you need a new lintel anyway.
  • Ectophile
    Ectophile Posts: 8,329 Forumite
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    stuart45 said:
    Easier to knock it down and rebuild, as you need a new lintel anyway.

    Just do it properly.  Knock the whole house down, and build a new one with a bigger fireplace.

    Or you could just buy a stove that fits in the existing fireplace.  That's what I did.
    If it sticks, force it.
    If it breaks, well it wasn't working right anyway.
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