You are here:
- Home
- Industry
- Construction Industry
- Building Homes or Extensions
- building a fireplace in an existing chimney
Building Homes or Extensions/building a fireplace in an existing chimney
Advertisement
Question
Pat, we are renovating our kitchen and I would like to have a fireplace, (gas insert) built into the chimney that runs up the interior wall of the kitchen. Is this an easy thing to do or is it too involved? It is a brick chimney from the basement up through the roof, seems to be in good shape.
I am NOT Pat.
Barbara, I guess all things are possible. There must have been a reason for the existing chimney, they didn't just put them in for decoration. Find out what else uses or did use in the past to know abut sizing. Find out if this chimney is lined with fire brick or bire rated tile. It may not have been designed to deal with the heat and creosote of a wood burning fireplace. Check with a local fire place builder/supplier to see what size unit could be used with the size flue that you have. It takes a fair sized chimney to deal with a wood fire.
- Add to this Answer
- Ask a Question
| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 10 |
| Comment | So sorry Dan. Your response made me laugh and it was also very informative. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. The chimney was for the old boiler that was in use. We now have a more modern furnance with a direct vent. | ||
Related Articles
- The Kitchen Chimney by Robert Frost - Read the Poem The Kitchen Chimney by Robert Frost
- Robert Frost: The Kitchen Chimney
- Easy Home Winterizing Checklist - Wood Burning Fireplace / Chimney / Flue
- Make a Scale Miniature Fire Place from Wood or Recycled Basic Furniture - Make a Dolls House Fireplace
- Maintaining Your Woodburning Fireplace - Fireplace Safety
Answers by Expert:
Dan Griffin
Expertise
I can answer almost all questions related to the total construction process. My expertise is in commercial construction, though I can field most any residential question. I have hands on experience in concrete, heavy equipment, masonry, all phases of carpentry, interior finishes, and I am fairly strong in mechanical and electrical.
Experience
I have over 20 years experience as a commercial carpenter and commercial construction superintendent. I have another 20 years experience in facility management for a major school district.
Organizations
My favorite hobby for he past 12 years has been singing bass in a The OkChorale men's barbershop chorus and the Mature Moments quartet.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Bachelor's degree in English and Math. I have completed many continuing education hours in the building trades. I hold a Master Carpenter card from the AGC, Associated General Contractors.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.