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When a new fireplace is the right call in Key Biscayne
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- An exterior chase that needs a new unit
- A second fireplace for another room
- An enclosure too small for newer units
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Installation decisions for a wood fireplace in Key Biscayne
Firestops where the chimney passes each ceiling
Wherever a factory-built chimney passes through a ceiling or floor, the manual calls for a listed firestop spacer. It holds the pipe at the right distance from the framing and slows the spread of fire between levels. The part is specific to the chimney system.
We install the firestop the manual names at each level and check that nothing was trimmed to make it fit. In a chase, the manual may also call for false ceilings with firestops at set intervals. Those pieces go on the parts list, and each one is checked before drywall covers it.
A noncombustible lintel over the opening
The masonry above a fireplace opening rests on a lintel, and the code requires that lintel to be noncombustible with proper bearing at each end. A wood beam across the opening is not a structural option, however good it looks in a picture.
If you want a timber look above the opening, we explain where decorative trim may go under the clearance rules. The structural lintel stays masonry or steel behind it. That separation lets the design work without putting wood where the heat is.
Using the damper on a new unit
Most wood fireplaces have a damper that must be fully open whenever a fire burns. Manuals warn that a closed or partly closed damper can overheat the unit and spill smoke and flame into the room. Close it only once the fire is out and the ashes are cold.
We show you where the control is and how it feels when fully open. On some units the handle sits above the opening, while others use a rod or lever. Getting that habit right from the start prevents most early surprises.
Corrosion checks on a chimney top near the coast
Manuals ask owners to inspect the chimney top for corrosion and separated sections. In marine air that check deserves extra attention, because rust can start at seams, fasteners and the edges of the chase top. Early rust is easier to deal with than a part that has rusted through.
During maintenance visits we look at the termination, storm collar and chase top closely and note any corrosion in your written record. If a part needs replacing, we order the listed part for your system. You decide on the timing once you have seen what we found.
Parts of the job your installation estimate separates
- Firestops and attic insulation shield
- Header and framing near the unit
- Electrical coordination for a blower kit
- Grate, screen and supplied accessories check
Asked before a fireplace installation in Key Biscayne
What happens to the roof opening at the end of each day?
Any open roof penetration is covered at the end of every work day until the chimney is sealed. Debris is gathered daily and taken away with us once the job is complete. Tell us about anything else on the roof we should protect.
Can a masonry fireplace be built on an upper floor?
It is rarely practical, because the code requires a concrete or solid masonry footing beneath the fireplace and chimney. A factory-built unit is framed into the floor structure instead. We explain the options that suit your house.
How long does a fireplace installation take from start to finish?
It depends on the type. A factory-built installation moves through framing, the unit, the chimney, the roof and the hearth, while masonry needs more time between stages. The estimate sets out the sequence and the expected schedule.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the identified vent-free appliance without bypassing its required safety components.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo