Same. We Built a new house a few years ago and I really wanted a wetback, having had one in a previous house I was talked out of it by the fireplace guys and t

Same. We Built a new house a few years ago and I really wanted a wetback, having had one in a previous house I was talked out of it by the fireplace guys and the plumbing guys. Now I regret it every time I light the fire. The main problem is that wetbacks fall into a gray area, they are mainly plumbing, but plumbers are more used to dealing with standard components and materials. Architects are usually not familiar with them so don't push for them.