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A Rebuild Is the Time to Do It Right

Recovery from the storm has homeowners across Grovemont and the Owen area putting in new fireplaces and stoves, and a rebuild is the ideal moment: the walls are already open, so venting and a gas line can be run cleanly. Rather than replace a 1940s open masonry firebox with the same inefficient hearth, many are choosing a sealed insert or stove that actually heats the room.

It's also the moment to size things right for backup — heat you can count on the next time the power's out for days.

Wood Still Buys You Independence

If wood is your plan, it's the gold standard for grid-independence — no electricity required. Buy a true full cord — 128 cubic feet, not a face cord one row deep — green in spring, since the river-valley fog and damp here season wood slowly and are hard on masonry chimneys. Dry wood and a yearly sweep keep creosote down.

Gas Heat, Power-Optional

Swannanoa sits on the natural-gas mains, so a millivolt or battery-backup gas insert gives you warmth even with the grid down — power-optional heat without hauling wood. We permit the work with Buncombe County and meet the inspector. We're 15 minutes east of our Asheville showroom; call (828) 545-0525 for a free assessment.