Brick masonry residential fireplaces can be made more energy efficient by providing a source of combustion and draft air drawn from the exterior of the structure.
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Assemble the steel frame for the glass doors that will be placed over the fireplace opening.
Proper detailing and construction can also contribute to the overall performance of the fireplace.
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Use the glass door frame as a template for the sizing.
Mark the dimensions of the fireplace against the wall and the footprint of the fireplace on the floor using.
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Cut the metal lath with a utility knife to fit inside the painter s tape so the dimensions of the fireplace are.
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Technical notes 19a residential fireplaces details and construction rev may 1980 reissued jan.
How to build an indoor brick fireplace step 1.
Brace the door frame just inside the fireplace which is usually flush with the inside surface of the wall.