Metal liner for fireplace

[tex452]

We replaced the liner of our fireplace two years ago with the same original brick.
The bricks are starting to break again.
I'm thinking about lining the fireplace with 1/2" metal, just build an insert and set it in.
Has anyone ever done this before?

 

[ClinchValley86]

I don't see what it would hurt. Ought to last a long time you'd think.

I'm thinking about using 8 inch steel pipe to replace my flue for wood stove.

 

[tex452]

That's the way I see it, but there's pros/cons to everything, especially if I have not had any experience with it, I've learned over the years it's better to ask a stupid question than pay a bigger price later.

 

[mwj]

Make sure it has room to expand without cracking something.

 

[tex452]

Make sure it has room to expand without cracking something.

Thanks for the advice

 

[4hfarms]

Our fireplace is self contained. 1/2in metal box built into the side of the house. The firebrick inside the fireplace is about 1/4- 1/2in thick. Book also states that cracks will appear and is no reason for alarm. May want check with your manufacture with issues you have.

 

[Lucky_P]

We put in a fireplace insert (Buck Stove II) two years ago. Fireplace/chimney built in 1995, has a terra-cotta flue, but at the manufacturer's recommendation, we installed a 8"-diameter double-wall(aluminum outer/stainless steel inner), insulated flue liner.
Had to cut out the original damper and knock some bricks out of the 'throat' of the firebox in order to get it to feed up through there.

 

[gherron]

Had ours rebuilt 2 years ago. After installing the new fire-brick placed a 1/2" steel plate on the back wall only. Made a significant improvement to the heat from the fireplace into the home.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Put a fireback in cheaper and mortar the brick will last years.

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