Install a fireplace in a wooden arbor

Choose a suitable fireplace

Depending on the size and type of your wooden arbor, you should also choose the right fireplace. Today there is the right model for every size. You should only decide whether to opt for a walled-in model or for the floor-standing version.

• The first thing you should consider is whether a walled-in model makes sense for a wooden arbor. If you think it makes sense because it is a very large enclosed building, you can ask your stove manufacturer for a suitable model. With the right ones Building instructions even as a non-specialist, you should be able to wall in such a part.
• However, you should be very careful when connecting it to your chimney. Find out exactly whether the existing chimney is even approved for your type of fireplace. If you have any questions, a chimney sweep should be happy to provide you with information.
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• Since great heat is to be expected at such fireplaces, the surrounding area should also be well protected from fire. If necessary, put a fire extinguisher within reach so that you can react quickly in the event of an emergency.

Install a free-standing device in the wooden arbor

• In addition to the possibility of installing a brick fireplace in your wooden arbor, you can also use a free-standing device as a second solution. You should get such stoves for little money at almost every hardware store.


Attach the smoke pipe to the chimney - you should pay attention to this

When the chimney is finally in place, the last step is to connect the smoke pipe to ...

• These devices have a housing mostly made of cast iron, which is lined with firebricks on the inside. At the front you can add heating material through a door that has a viewing window.
• In these devices, a stovepipe is used to evacuate the smoke. This stovepipe should be professionally connected to the chimney.
• So look very carefully in the assembly instructions to see how the same is attached to the chimney, and have a chimney sweep remove the system before putting it into operation.

When choosing the right fireplace, you shouldn't skimp on the wrong space.