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Building in a new fireplace, stage by stage
Firebox, chimney and finish, planned as one project by our specialists in Lake Monroe.
One system, one maker's parts
Fireplace and chimney makers are clear about mixing parts. One fireplace maker allows only its own chimney system and the components shown in its manual, and one chimney maker forbids mixing its parts with other products or improvised pieces.
We order the chimney, the firestops, the attic shield and the termination as one listed set. When a part is missing on installation day, we wait for the right one instead of substituting something that looks close. Mixed parts can also leave you without a clear answer from either maker when something needs service years from now.
The attic insulation shield
Where a factory-built chimney runs through an insulated attic, the Florida Building Code calls for a steel insulation shield around it. The shield keeps loose or blown insulation away from the chimney.
We fit the shield the chimney system lists and check that it rises above the insulation as the code and the manual describe. If you plan to add attic insulation later, we point out the shield so the installer knows to keep clear of it. While we are in the attic, we also make sure no stored boxes or decorations sit against the chimney or its shield.
Mantel limits on a factory-built fireplace
One maker sets a combustible mantel no lower than 12 inches above the fireplace opening and no deeper than 12 inches, and it limits how close projecting trim may come to the top of the opening. Trim is never placed over the black metal of the unit.
We check your mantel choice against the manual for the model you pick. If the mantel you love does not fit the limits, we tell you before it is ordered. A mantel set too low can also crowd the view of the fire, so staying inside the manual's limits usually suits the look as well.
Permits before construction
The Florida Building Code asks anyone who plans to build, alter or repair a building to apply to the building official and obtain the required permit first. Fireplace and chimney makers repeat the same advice to check with local building or fire officials. The specific permits, fees and inspection stages are set by the local building department, never by the installer.
Approvals go on the project schedule from the first meeting, and any required inspections are booked around the work. The permit paperwork is filed with the written record of the installation.
