Fire place remodeling?
Question:Hi, we are wanting to remodel our fireplace and replace the brick with manufactured stone and well the fireplace is like 5 feet tall and we are wondering, with moderate ceiling height and a very small living room, which would make the fire place NOT make the room look smaller, a floor to ceiling fireplace or just a shorter one? thanks
Answers:
You did not state if your existing fireplace was a wood burner, gas, gas logs, or electric. It makes a difference.
It would be best if you called your local building inspector and inquire about "codes" for fireplaces in your area. Also your homeowners insurance company might have some questions about remodeling a fireplace.
I know of a case that the family did not follow codes and a fire did excessive damage to their home. the insurance company did not pay as they did not follow instructions and allow for proper clearances from combustible materials.
i would go with a shorter one if i could, well insulated properly from heat you could put a shelf on top of it maybe even a flat screen tv if the area were large enough.
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