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Nick replied to the topic Masonry fireplace slight cracks in the forum Concrete/Masonry 1 year ago
This link shows the anatomy of my fireplace. At first i didn’t think it did because I didn’t think I had an ash dump but it turns out I do.
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Nick replied to the topic Masonry fireplace slight cracks in the forum Concrete/Masonry 1 year ago
I may have forgot to mention. I’ll load a picture. In the picture you’ll clearly see brick, then a 2×12 beam(which stays cool), and above that is where it gets hot. I think it’s brick with some kind of stone type wall, something similar to plaster and lathe. The max temp its reached is about 175 degrees. I would think even hot water pipes passi…[Read more]
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Nick started the topic Masonry fireplace slight cracks in the forum Concrete/Masonry 1 year ago
Need some advice. Lost heat for a week and used fireplace to keep warm. We burn every year but it’s been a couple years since we had it cleaned and inspected because our usage was rather low. House built in 1937. Fireplace in middle of living room. I do intend to have it checked after winter but wanted some input on these cracks. I would assume i…[Read more]
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