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Measure the fi replace opening
to determine the center point
of the arch. Using sheets of
plywood, measure and cut
them to represent the opening
template. Using the center point
of the fi rebox as a reference,
mark and cut desired arch from
plywood. Cut two identical
plywood templates to serve as
center point
of the arch
the arch support that will hold up
the Summit Stone units.
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To accommodate a front arch on your fi replace, stack
and glue (3) Summit Stone units on each side of the
hearth, laying them fl at on top of each other.
Once these units are in place, continue installation
as directed for the back and sidewalls of the fi rebox,
interior fi re brick and steel lintel. Instructions for
completing the arch will follow.
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Nail 2" x 4" spacer boards
between the plywood templates
to hold them together.
Insert the plywood arch template
inside the fi replace opening
resting on the hearth.
plywood templates
2" x 4" spacers
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Optional Front Arch
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After the row of Summit Stone
units has been installed on the
steel lintel, you will complete
the top of the arch using
additional Summit Stone units
and pieces as directed.
center point
of the arch
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Optional Front Arch
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