Fireplaces and chimneys installed together in Sand Lake Hills
Framing, chimney, hearth and face installed to the manual or the code. Our Sand Lake Hills pros back it with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Chimney, hearth and face items for Sand Lake Hills fireplace jobs
Every point below is checked against the fireplace manual or the code chapter that applies, then priced as its own line.
- Chimney route checked for offsets and elbows
- Listed chimney sections, firestops and attic shield
- Drop cloths and dust control during the work
- Your 10% off for booking within 72 hours, written on the estimate
What decides where a fireplace can go in Sand Lake Hills
A closer look at the chimney route, the hearth and the face in Sand Lake Hills.
Chimney parts from the same system
Factory-built fireplace manuals specify the chimney system to be used. The E-series manual we reference requires its maker's own chimney system and shows only the chimney components that may be safely used with the fireplace, from straight sections to offsets, firestops and termination caps.
Mixing parts from another brand because they look alike breaks the listing, even when the diameters match. Our estimate lists each chimney component by the system it belongs to, and we do not substitute on install day because a supplier ran short.
The insulation shield in the attic
Florida Residential Code section R1005.8 says that where factory-built chimneys pass through insulated assemblies, an insulation shield of steel at least 0.0187 inch thick, No. 26 gage, shall provide clearance between the chimney and the insulation.
In an attic with blown or batt insulation, that shield is what keeps insulation off the pipe. The E-series manual pairs it with a firestop spacer that supports it. We install the shield listed for your chimney system and check the insulation around it before we climb down.
What may cover the face of the fireplace
The metal face of a factory-built fireplace may be covered only with noncombustible materials such as ceramic tile, brick or stone, according to the E-series manual, which warns that combustible finishes over the face may cause a structure fire. The same warning forbids covering cooling air slots or any part of the opening that would prevent an authorized glass door from being installed.
That is why the finish plan belongs in the installation plan. We confirm the tile or stone you want suits the manual and leave the slots and the door frame clear.
Manufacturer warranty and our workmanship warranty
Fireplace makers tie their warranties to installation according to the manual, and the E-series manual notes that accessories not tested with the unit could void it. The product warranty and the installation are separate questions, and both matter to you.
Our workmanship warranty covers the work we perform, and installing to the manual protects the maker's warranty on the fireplace itself. At handover we explain which conditions apply to each, so nothing you do later cancels either one by accident.
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Asked by Sand Lake Hills homeowners before a fireplace goes in
If we missed your question, our Sand Lake Hills fireplace team answers the phone.
Is a masonry fireplace better than a factory-built one?
Neither is automatically better. Masonry is heavier, needs a footing and takes longer to build; factory-built frames in faster and lighter. We lay out the trade-offs for your house and recommend the one that suits it.
Does an addition with a fireplace need a carbon monoxide alarm?
Under Florida Statutes section 553.885, a new building or addition with a fireplace gets an approved, working carbon monoxide alarm no more than 10 feet from each bedroom, or wherever the building code places it. We raise it while planning and price the alarm work on its own line.
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