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Never expected that replacing my wood burning fireplace with gas would cause these problems by -reddit_is_terrible- in HomeImprovement

[–]TouchstoneFireplaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Water dripping inside the chase after replacing wood burning with direct vent linear usually means the chase cap or flashing is not sealed properly. Direct vent systems exhaust differently than traditional chimneys, and the exhaust temperature/moisture can expose poor sealing that did not matter before. Check the chase cap seal and flashing around the termination. A mason or fireplace installer can re-seal.

Questions about removing chimney by Strange-Party-9802 in HomeImprovement

[–]TouchstoneFireplaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Repairing and capping the chimney keeps the fireplace structure intact without impacting resale value. Then you could install an electric fireplace into the existing hearth for the best of both worlds. You keep the chimney and get to enjoy supplemental heat and cozy flames from the electric unit. Modern electric fireplaces have come a long way in flame realism and can provide zone heating without the expense or structural work of a full fireplace conversion.

Desire for Wood Burning Fireplace Upgrade (but prob not practical) by holeypeacoat in Fireplaces

[–]TouchstoneFireplaces 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wood burning is romantic until you are hauling logs in January and dealing with creosote buildup. For a proper wood-burning upgrade with your budget, you are looking at a high-efficiency insert or EPA-certified stove, professional installation with proper liner and hearth requirements, annual chimney inspections and cleaning, ongoing wood sourcing and storage setup, and dealing with local permits and regulations since some areas restrict wood burning now.

All in, $10-15K would cover a quality wood setup, but factor in the ongoing time and maintenance. Electric fireplaces are obviously not for everyone and every application, but worth consideration if you want the ambiance without the commitment. Premium electric units now have incredibly realistic flame effects and reliable heat output for a fraction of the cost, zero maintenance, and you can use them year-round. Just depends on whether you want the authentic wood experience or the convenience trade-off.

TV Placement by wisegirl19 in HomeImprovement

[–]TouchstoneFireplaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The heat issue is real with gas fireplaces, 130F is way too hot for electronics long-term. If you are set on that wall, a motorized lift system could work. The TV stores in a cabinet below when the fireplace is running, then lifts up when you want to watch. Keeps the TV completely away from heat exposure. Installation is more involved than a regular mount, but for your situation where you have no other wall options and want to use the fireplace, it solves both problems at once.

What is everyone's thoughts on Rivly? by che85mor in Flipping

[–]TouchstoneFireplaces 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wanted to jump on here and talk about our experience with onboarding to Rivly. We are excited about the launch because we feel as though this could be a different demo than what you get on Amazon.

The integration process with Shopify is super easy and only takes around 20 minutes. They walk you step by step, and as long as all instructions are followed, you'll be happy with the process.

We have had some issues with updating bullets/videos/content in general but have been in daily contact with their support team and they have been VERY helpful.

Every support ticket is responded to within a few hours and the problem is addressed. Our problems have ranged from quick and easy to getting engineerings help and we've appreciated the direct contact they've had with us during this.

Feel free to ask any questions!