Removal of fireplace insert | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
2007年6月28日 · cover flooring with heavy duty tarp.have a cart about the same heighth of hearth ready.pull the insert out a little and remove the surround(if it one that can be removed.you might want a shop vac handy to suck up soot and other crap.pull insert all the way out and sit on cart and remove from the room.insert is going to be heavy,so it is a two ...
Removing granite from fireplace surround? - Contractor Talk
2022年3月15日 · I’ve got a job coming up to update a corner fireplace. I’ll need to remove the granite surrounding the fireplace and the granite hearth but not completely remove the mantel. More details below if you need more info. I’ve never installed or removed granite “slabs” like this before. (They seem too big to call them tiles).
Tile Inside of a Fireplace | Contractor Talk - Professional ...
17 posts · Joined 2008. #16 · Jun 17, 2008. I agree with everyone here. Don't do it. I have laid tile and brick for 22 yrs and alot of fireplaces and if you install tile in the firebox more than likely the tile will crack from the heat. Tony. 540-397-9218.
Electrical for fireplace insert - Contractor Talk
2006年4月17日 · wildwood. 15 posts · Joined 2006. #16 · Apr 24, 2006. Mike, The actual fireplace insert is probably fed with the 14-2 and your 15A breaker from the closest receptacle. Then there is an 18 guage switch leg running from the unit to a 1-gang switch box on the wall. This is actually pretty common around here.
Repairing rot behind a chimney - Contractor Talk
2019年6月13日 · Repairing rot behind a chimney. Current project is getting a gas insert in their masonry fireplace. I opened up some sheetrock this morning to find a section of sheathing gone and it actively leaking. The overall section is about 3x5. My initial thought was to build a temp wall, remove the header, studs, and sheathing, then rebuild from the ...
Gas fireplace insert - Contractor Talk
2014年9月8日 · 492 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Sep 8, 2014. I have a job for a client that involves framing a bump out for a gas fireplace insert. The insert is to be flush with the inside of the house. They don't really want a block foundation under the bump out so I am looking for some other ideas. The house has vinyl siding and they would like a gable roof ...
reinforce floor for fireplace insert install - Contractor Talk
2007年9月6日 · Has anyone done a 'half in / half out' install with a direct vent fireplace? The HO originally wanted a flush install but there would not be anything to rest the new chimney framing on as it's a 2nd story install (don't want to build chimney all the way to ground). Are there other options? thanks.
Wood Burning Inserts | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction …
2023年12月29日 · A full masonry hand built fireplace then install a wood burning insert, they work wonderful and will outlast the house. Or a zero clearance metal fireplace that can burn logs. It's all framed with lumber, but with the proper footings it can have a full size REAL brick flu, and a masonry fireplace front.
remove chimney | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
2009年12月10日 · No, seriously I am planning on removing the chimney and the fireplaces and all related structures from above the roof line to below the lower floor of my house. This is a big structure gentleman. It goes straight through near center of my kitchen and living room. Each fireplace structure on each floor measures approx. 4' x 10'.
Cement board over drywall - Contractor Talk
2011年2月26日 · We need to match the width of the fireplace, but the studs in the wall that will have stone applied dont quite make it to the edge of the fireplace below. I'd like to install cement board rather than mesh and scratch coat (more $ but a time saver and seems more sturdy) right over the drywall.