STONE FIREPLACE DESIGNS GUIDE Standout Masonry Fireplace Designs!
Masonry fireplace designs are solid and substantial, often with a commanding presence. Though the foundation,
firebox
and chimney liner are construct- ed of masonry materials, the fireplace and chimney exterior can be clad with any
finishing material the homeowner desires.
Historically, a masonry fireplace, such as a
Rumford design,
was built entirely on site -- generally by a skilled mason. Utilizing a combination of stone or concrete, brick
and firebrick to construct the foun- dation and firebox, and clay tiles to line the chim- ney flue . . . . . the
fireplace -- often weighing in at 6 to 7 tons or more -- was extremely durable and designed to last a very long
time. Though this time- honored method of masonry fireplace construction continues to be employed today,
particularly in cus- tom designs, it is also the costliest method . . . .due to the amount of time and labor, as
well as addition- al structural support and materials required. Howev- er, as a result of advances in technology
in recent years, it is now possible to get a factory-built ma- sonry firebox and chimney system delivered to your site and set on a concrete foundation, effectively reducing the overall construction costs.
Regardless of whether you choose a traditional masonry fireplace built en- tirely on site or a partially site-built design using modular masonry units, you will have a solid and substantial hearth that will enhance the
value of your home today while providing enjoyment for you and your family for years to come!
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