Log burner install

[Danny]

Alright chaps so this is my current fireplace that I want to install a log burner in.

I obviously want to open the fireplace up and I assume I rip out all that stuff in there?

Stick a concrete lintel in at the desired height?

I. Have not looked into it at all yet but it will be one of the first jobs I need to get some before I move in

 

[Sitemonkey]

Alright chaps so this is my current fireplace that I want to install a log burner in.

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I obviously want to open the fireplace up and I assume I rip out all that stuff in there?

Stick a concrete lintel in at the desired height?

I. Have not looked into it at all yet but it will be one of the first jobs I need to get some before I move in

I did my own ashlared the back in fassa ocr with mesh

 

[Sitemonkey]

Alright chaps so this is my current fireplace that I want to install a log burner in.

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I obviously want to open the fireplace up and I assume I rip out all that stuff in there?

Stick a concrete lintel in at the desired height?

I. Have not looked into it at all yet but it will be one of the first jobs I need to get some before I move in

Did you discover the nerve condition you had in shoulder

 

[Danny]

Did you discover the nerve condition you had in shoulder

yeah had teh operation... pains worse now

 

[Danny]

I did my own ashlared the back in fassa ocr with mesh View attachment 83569View attachment 83569

That looks ace.

 

[Sitemonkey]

yeah had teh operation... pains worse now

What nerve was it

 

[Danny]

What nerve was it

So basically there was not enough gap between bones and joint was inflaming and swelling up and that what started pinching

 

[Sitemonkey]

So basically there was not enough gap between bones and joint was inflaming and swelling up and that what started pinching

Oh right ok

 

[essexandy]

I did my own ashlared the back in fassa ocr with mesh View attachment 83569View attachment 83569

Is that a fake beam mate?

 

[Sitemonkey]

Oh right ok

Is that a fake beam mate?

No oak

 

[Sitemonkey]

Is that a fake beam mate?

It's been carved with a chainsaw and treated with osmo oil

 

[Danny]

I did my own ashlared the back in fassa ocr with mesh View attachment 83569View attachment 83569

what are your opening dimensions?

Got so much to work out and think about

 

[Sitemonkey]

what are your opening dimensions?

Got so much to work out and think about

About 1100 mm hundred millimeter each side under the 1200m concrete lintel .

 

[Sitemonkey]

About 1100 mm hundred millimeter each side under the 1200m concrete lintel .

Height about 800mm

 

[Danny]

About 1100 mm hundred millimeter each side under the 1200m concrete lintel .

I dont think my chimney breast is even that wide :-\

 

[essexandy]

About 1100 mm hundred millimeter each side under the 1200m concrete lintel .

That is one seriously long lintel mate.

 

[Sitemonkey]

That is one seriously long lintel mate.

1200mm sorry ha ha

 

[ChrispyUK]

what are your opening dimensions?

Got so much to work out and think about

Take the surround out and knock off the plaster. There’s usually what’s called “the builders opening” which is the basic opening prior to whatever type of fire is fitted. Often additional brickwork fitted inside this that’s not structural with regards the chimney breast. I opened up both of my chimney breasts to this and popped a lintel in. Screw a bit of 4x2 into the brick course above where you want to put the lintel to stop them dropping.

 

[ChrispyUK]

This was after I removed the old 60’s fireplace in the back room. You can see the brick infill around the old back boiler and the builders opening.

 

[Danny]

Screw a bit of 4x2 into the brick course above where you want to put the lintel to stop them dropping.

So I through the 4x2 into each brick?

 

[ChrispyUK]

So I through the 4x2 into each brick?

Yep. You’ll obviously have to see what you’re dealing with first though Danny. The main thing is to go steady. I’d rather spend a bit longer using hand tools and stitch drilling out the mortar beds than go in with an sds breaker and loosen up more than needed.

 

[essexandy]

Yep. You’ll obviously have to see what you’re dealing with first though Danny. The main thing is to go steady. I’d rather spend a bit longer using hand tools and stitch drilling out the mortar beds than go in with an sds breaker and loosen up more than needed.

You do realise that Danny is going to end up buried under his chimney stack now, don't you? This is exactly why you don't give little bits of information to non tradesmen, it's dangerous!

 

[Danny]

Ah yes

Yep. You’ll obviously have to see what you’re dealing with first though Danny. The main thing is to go steady. I’d rather spend a bit longer using hand tools and stitch drilling out the mortar beds than go in with an sds breaker and loosen up more than needed.

Of course.. the only way I know now is slow and slower