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Hello -
This is a pre-fab metal fireplace. The front has a glass door and there is static glass on one side of the unit.
I would like to close up the side glass. Is there a way to do this? Are there sheet metal liners available?
If I can legally and safely do this with a liner - or with something else, I'm planing to build a stud wall on the opposite side.
If a liner is available then I'll be adhering fire brick. Is there a special thinset for this or ?
Thank you.
Travis,
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Hi Randy - Thank you for your quick responce, just a few more questions on the subject. The flue of the unit is incased in a drywall chase. The left side of the unit butts up to drywall and the right side static glass panel is exposed. What would be the best steps to remove the unit? Will I have to remove the entire drywall chase to expose the fireplace to flue connection or normally is this within reach from the interior of the unit? Their is drywall on the left side? How is the base of the units attached to the floor which is currently sitting 6" inches above the finish flooring on a raised platform? I took some photos of the unit but I don't know how to attach them to this responce. If there is away to do so let me know and I'll post them so that it's easier to understand. Last question - Isn't there supposed to be a tag or plack identifying the manufactuer and model number of the unit? Isn't it supposed to be clearly visable - if so where would it normally be located? Thank you.
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You can find the listing label on the fireplace that identifies the manufacture and model number of the fireplace. Armed with this information you can Google search for the manufactures installation instructions. This will expose at least how an installer should have installed the unit. I would assume that the unit is held in place by a nailing flange on either side of the unit and that a sizable opening will be required for removal. Hope this helps.
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| Comment | Hi Randy - Thank you for your quick responce, just a few more questions on the subject. The flue of the unit is incased in a drywall chase. The left side of the unit butts up to drywall and the right side static glass panel is exposed. What would be the best steps to remove the unit? Will I have to remove the entire drywall chase to expose the fireplace to flue connection or normally is this within reach from the interior of the unit? Their is drywall on the left side? How is the base of the units attached to the floor which is currently sitting 6" inches above the finish flooring on a raised platform? I took some photos of the unit but I don't know how to attach them to this responce. If there is away to do so let me know and I'll post them so that it's easier to understand. Last question - Isn't there supposed to be a tag or plack identifying the manufactuer and model number of the unit? Isn't it supposed to be clearly visable - if so where would it normally be located? Thank you. | ||
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Answers by Expert:
Randy Brooks
Expertise
Inspection of Masonry, Pre-cast Tilt-up, and Factory Built Fireplaces as well as Free Standing & Insert, Gas, and Wood Appliances. We also provide Hearth Fire Loss Investigations, Litigation Support, Consulting Services, Flue Sweeping, Installation and Repair. Additionally, Ive been a chimney sweep for 23 years, service and install hearth appliances as well as being recognized by the Superior Court of California as an expert witness.
Experience
Brooks Chimney Sweeping Since 1989
Ojai, CA
Owner / President www.brooks-hearth.com
Organizations
NCSG, MEMBER,(National Chimney Sweep Guild), Member since 1990, Board of Directors representing Region 6, (CA, NV, AZ, UT, OR, WA, ID, WY, MT, AK and HI,) 2004-2011, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-2011.
CSIA, BOD (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Board of Directors, ethics committee chair, 2004-2005, executive committee member, Secretary, 2005-2006, Vice President, 2006-2008, President, 2008-2011.
HPBA, MEMBER, (Hearth, Patio, & BBQ Association,) since 2002.
NFPA Member, (National Fire Protection Association) Since 2009. Technical Committee member for the 211 Standard.
Education/Credentials
California State Licensed Contractor, C61-D34, #750710.
http://www2.cslb.ca.gov
C.S.I.A., (Chimney Safety Institute of America,) Certified Chimney Sweep, #2580. Held since 1990 re-certified in 93, 96, 99, 02, 05, '08,'11.
http://www.csia.org
F.I.R.E. (Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Certified Inspector, #FP-006. Held since 2000, re-certified in 03, 06.
http://www.f-i-r-e-service.com
Fireplace Investigation, Research & Education Service,) Advance Expert Consulting & Witness, certificate, 05
N.F.I. (National Fireplace Institute,) Certified Gas & Wood-Burning Specialist, #133851. Held since 2002, re-certified in '05,08.
http://nficertified.org
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