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Building in a new fireplace, stage by stage
Same-day visits in Wagner are possible when the calendar allows, and the plan is explained in the room.
The chimney that belongs to the fireplace
Factory-built chimneys for wood-burning fireplaces are Type HT chimneys tested to UL 103, and the code requires the listing, the label, the installation and the termination to follow the maker's instructions. The chimney is part of the fireplace system, never an accessory chosen separately. A chimney listed for a different fireplace, or a lighter vent pipe made for other appliances, does not belong on a wood-burning unit even when the diameter matches.
We install the chimney the fireplace manual names, section by section. We note the chimney model and every part in the estimate and again in the record you keep, so nobody later guesses what went up the chase.
Enclosing the chimney inside the house
A factory-built chimney that passes through a closet, a storage space or a finished room needs to be enclosed. One chimney maker calls for that enclosure wherever the pipe runs through occupied or storage spaces, which keeps belongings away from it.
We plan the enclosure with the route and frame it with the listed clearance. If the chimney passes through a closet, we tell you how much space the enclosure takes before you approve the plan. Shelves, clothing and boxes stay outside the enclosure, and we point out its limits to you when the job is finished.
Wiring near the new fireplace
Existing wiring in the wall or attic can sit right where a fireplace or its chimney will go. One maker says wiring must not touch the fireplace, and one chimney maker asks for wiring and insulation to stay away from all chimney sections.
Before cutting, the wall is checked for wiring, and anything in the way is marked. Moving it is work for an electrician, and that step appears on its own line of the estimate. A blower or fan kit on the fireplace may also need an outlet or a switch, which we plan at the same time so the wall is opened once.
Protecting the fireplace during the build
A fireplace that gets wet before it is finished can carry the damage for years. One maker asks for the unit to be kept dry during construction and notes that wet insulation leaves a lasting odor. Water in the chase or on the firebox during the build can also stain finished drywall and ceilings below.
Until the roof and the chase are closed, the fireplace stays under cover, and the chimney opening is covered at the end of every work day. The site is swept and the debris hauled away before we leave.
