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Figure 4. Framing Dimensions*
Step 2. Framing the Fireplace
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is
set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommo-
date wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The dia-
gram below shows framing reference dimensions.
CAUTION:
MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS AND
VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL COVERING
DETAILS BEFORE FRAMING.
Shows center of 10 x 10 vent framing holes.
The center of the hole is 1 inch (25.4mm)
above the center of the horizontal vent pipe.
37 1/8
(943mm)
Framing should be constructed
of 2 X 4 lumber or heavier.
WARNING: FRAMING DIMENSIONS ASSUME
USE OF 1/2 INCH THICK WALL COVERING
MATERIALS ON EXTERIOR OF FRAMING ONLY
AND NO SHEET ROCK ON INTERIOR OF FRAMING.
!
*
NOTE:
Review details of Figure 5 BEFORE
constructing framing. The dimen-
sions in Figure 4 do not include po-
sitions of venting and firestops.
38 1/2
(978mm)
38 3/4
(984mm)
21 11/16
(551mm)
1/2 SHEET ROCK
21 7/16
(545mm)
5/8 SHEET ROCK
38 3/4
(984mm)
*35 7/8 (911mm)
1/2 SHEET ROCK
35 3/4
(908mm)
5/8 SHEETROCK
21 11/16
(551mm)
1/2 SHEET ROCK
21 7/16
(545mm)
5/8 SHEET ROCK
