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02-09-2012, 06:08 PM
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Stoning fireplace
I will be doing a stack stone around the fireplace in about a month. I'll be taking out the tile and putting up stone. Question: I want a small seating area...can I make my capstone / hearth line up with the bottom of the opening? In other words covering up the bottom black part in the picture.
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02-10-2012, 11:01 AM
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Found some pictures of otehr finished work and it looks like it's not an issue to go right up to the opening.
Just FYI....
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02-12-2012, 09:50 AM
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Your talking about covering the bottom of the fireplace correct?
I would say yes, but with only something like hardi and tile.
I have a hearth under my fireplace like you described.
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02-13-2012, 11:06 AM
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This is what I want to do (sorry, doing this quick in Paint) 
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02-13-2012, 11:09 AM
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The greyish/ purple color represents the capstone and I would want to bring right up to the fireplace entry covering up the bottom black part, which I believe is part of the entire fireplace frame. If I'm not going to replace the fireplace frame ever, would it be ok to do this?
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02-13-2012, 11:46 AM
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On my unit, that black plate under the hearth has air vents and allows air in to circulate in the space between the studs, fireplace unit, and flue pipe to allow cooling air in there. I would not seal mine off, yours may be different though.
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02-13-2012, 12:31 PM
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Ok..I'll check on that. Thanks
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02-23-2012, 02:50 PM
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thats the way i did mine .
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02-24-2012, 09:03 AM
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Check for venting/clearance requirements. Also, how hot will that area(that you cover up) get?
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02-24-2012, 09:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fangard
Check for venting/clearance requirements. Also, how hot will that area(that you cover up) get?
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I think the biggest problems you would face would be if the bottom of the frame has vents to either supply air to the room or to the unit. Second would be how hot the surface outside of the firebox would get. If you are using some "fire treated" materials like ceramic tile or brick, then you would probably be ok. If using a "faux" stone, I would verify that it can withstand a good amount of heat.
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