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Installation
9.2 Refacing a Masonry Fireplace
Using Steel Studs and Cement Board on Wood Fireplaces
Brick or rock facing may be removed and replaced with noncombustible material such as steel studs and cement board.
WARNING:
Only facing material may be removed. All other masonry material must not be cut out, chipped away, or removed.
WARNING:
Louvers or any air circulation around existing solid fuel fireplace must not be blocked or covered.
The area between the masonry and the cement board must be sealed so that no heat can enter the open space between the masonry
of the wood fireplace and the refacing material.
The insert must be moved outward so that the face of the fireplace is flush with
the finishing material
.
Using Steel Studs and Cement Board on Wood Fireplaces
Brick / rock facing may be removed and replaced with non-combustible materials like steel studs and
cement board. Only the facing material can be removed. All other masonry material must not be cut out,
chipped away or removed. The area between the masonry and the cement board, must be sealed so that no
heat can enter the open space between the masonry of the wood fireplace and the re-facing material.
The insert must be pulled out so the face of the fireplace will be flush with the finishing materials.
Steel Studs
Original “Zero Clearance”
Wood Burning / Masonry
fireplace
Sealant to be used to avoid heat from
entering enclosure
Sealant
Note:
all areas of the wood burning
firebox must be sealed to avoid heat
entering any cavities.
Use Cement Board on front and around
Steel Stud enclosure and where needed to
ensure no heat enters any cavities.
Figure 9.2.01:
Original Wood Burning
Masonry Fireplace
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