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ENCLOSING the FIREPLACE
Element4 Gas Fireplaces Rev #05112020
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The finished wall(s) must be at least 1/2” (12
mm)
thick or the fireplace trim will extend beyond the finished wall. The list below shows
the thickness of the approved wall products.
Your choice of wall material depends largely on the intended finish. If a painted finish is desired then a wall at least 1/2” (12
mm)
thick will suffice.
Minimum Wall Thickness = 1/2” (12
mm)
Product
Thickness
Skamol Skamotec® 225 Fireplace Building Board
11/2” (38
mm)
Promat PROMAFOUR® System
1/2” (12
mm)
James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® 500 1/2” Cement Board 1/2” (12
mm)
James Hardie Building Products HardieBacker® 1/4” Cement Board
1/4” (6
mm)
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