Building A Stone Fireplace And Chimney

How to build a fireplace chimney for a simple log cabin mud hearth.

Building a stone fireplace and chimney.

Line masonry chimneys with flue tile which withstands rapid changes in temperatures and. The cost to install a gas fireplace is 2 300 to 4 000 a traditional wood burning fireplace runs 1 900 to 3 300 and an electric fireplace costs 100 to 2 200 building a masonry fireplace costs 3 500 to 5 600. It must therefore be designed to carry these loads. The stacked stone effect takes a lot more time and effort and is generally only used in a few fireplaces in the southwest.

This is simply the way one mason built one fireplace. I opted for a hearth height of about 14 inches which is the perfect height for sitting in front of the fire. With the smoke chamber complete you will move on to the chimney. You may elect to.

A natural stone fireplace might cost 2 500 to 3 500 while a stone veneer fireplace costs about 25 less or 1 875 to 2 625. The completed fireplace is part of a stone fireplace wall. Flush with the wall the fireplace has a raised hearth that projects into the room. Stone may be purchased from a home and building supply center or rock quarry.

However most building codes disallow using the fireplace and chimney assemblage as a structural element to support other building components. Building a stone fireplace. As you continue building the smoke chamber you will keep the back wall of the fireplace plumb while racking the block in approximately 2 from each side. Select your face type.

For two story homes the footing needs to be 12 inches thick. How to build a stone chimney step 1. The foundation supports the fireplace base and thus the entire fireplace and chimney assembly. If you plan on using gas burning logs in the fireplace add 750 to 1 000 for a gas log kit.

If you re doing mountain rock you ll need to select whether you want your fireplace to have the full grout look or a stacked stone look. For single story homes the footings need to be 8 inches thick. Non flammable material was placed around the fireplace and on top of the hearth. Sketch out a plan for your chimney design.

Verify that your design conforms with local building codes and. Footings need to extend no less than 6 inches beyond all four edges of the chimney. Always use a straight edge to keep your runs straight. The project started with the rough installation of the heat glow northstar wood burning fireplace.

Here are the average prices installed which includes the flue vent or chimney. Here you can see the smoke chamber being built. Build your fireplace out of the ones that don t split. Build a solid.

On the exterior the chimney is brick and the wall is veneered with brick.