Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 15:11:00 -0500 To: Norbert Senf From: Subject: Re: Kemptville fireplace Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" X-UIDL: 5272bd5d3974da07ae04629fa43332c6 Norbert -- I thought I should let you know that we gave the fireplace a good workout over Christmas and it was FABULOUS. There was no smoke in the room whatsoever -- all went up the chimney -- but the heat radiated well into the room, definitely warmed it up. And so cozy! The fire/flame is quite tall, especially when the fire starts: flares right up and looks very dramatic. The masons did a good job of reclaiming the 1844 stone surround. It looks wonderful and was very worth doing! We took your advice and built fires right on the fireplace base, and it worked well. However my husband thinks he may buy a small grate and try that out as well for comparison. We don't yet have the base in the bake-oven, so haven't tried that out yet. However, we did get a door made for it. On Jim Buckley's advice, we had a simple door made -- it is not hinged, just stands in the door and has handles in front: when we want to get in the oven, just lift it out. Works very well. I promised Jim I'd send him a photo of the fireplace when it is done. I took some photos over Christmas and will copy him & you when I get them back. (I'll probably scan it in and send it by email.) So thanks for all your help. Richard Limmert was over one evening in the holidays and was impressed with the fireplace as well. You may find him recommending your insert in other applications. -- Lis