A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Lauderhill
You receive the manual, the listing details and a written record of the work when the fireplace is handed over.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What starts a fireplace installation project in Lauderhill
- Cracked panels in a worn-out unit
- A blank wall where a fire belongs
- New construction with framing still open
- Framing too close to the old unit
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How we plan a fireplace installation in Lauderhill
Firebox depth and throat set by code
The code gives a masonry firebox a minimum depth and places the throat a set distance above the opening. The passage through the throat, damper and smoke chamber may not be smaller than the flue itself. These proportions decide how well smoke leaves the room.
A shallow, tall Rumford-style firebox is allowed under its own set of proportions. If you like that look, we explain what changes in the design. Either way, the proportions are drawn before construction so the fireplace draws as well as it looks.
Cleaning access planned into a masonry chimney
Masonry chimneys need a way to remove fallen soot from the bottom of every flue, and the code names a cleanout door with a noncombustible cover for that. Fireplace flues are exempt where cleaning can happen through the fireplace opening. The design has to make that access real, not assumed.
We explain how your future chimney will be swept and from where. If the smoke chamber or flue layout would block cleaning through the opening, a proper cleanout goes into the plan. Designing for maintenance now keeps later visits simple and thorough.
Maintenance visits for the new fireplace
A new fireplace still needs looking after. Manuals call for periodic checks of the chimney, the termination cap, the refractory, the grate and the doors or screen, plus cleaning as deposits build up. The schedule depends on how much you burn.
We offer maintenance visits once the fireplace is in use. Each visit follows the manual's checklist and ends with a note of what was found and done. Bring up anything that has changed, such as a new smell or harder lighting, so the visit starts with it.
A short chase built on the roof
Where the chimney rises through the house, it may still need a chase above the roof for looks or to reach the required height. Manuals show chases built on the roof as one of the standard arrangements. The chase top and termination then sit higher than a bare pipe would.
We explain how a rooftop chase is framed, clad and tied into the roof. It changes the roof silhouette and adds work, so it is priced as its own item. Some owners prefer the plain listed pipe and termination instead.
Separate items in a new fireplace proposal
- Removal of a failed prefab unit
- Old chimney pipe removal and disposal
- Daily cover for the open roof penetration
- Debris cleanup and haul-away
Common questions on masonry and prefab installation
Should I pick the fireplace model before your visit?
It is better to wait. The inspection shows what the framing, attic and roof allow, and some models will not suit them. We can compare a few candidates with you afterward, so the unit you buy fits the installation it needs.
Does a zero clearance fireplace mean framing can touch it anywhere?
No. The name means certain framing may come close to the casing, as the manual shows. Air spaces, standoffs, header rules and a noncombustible zone around the face still apply, and we mark each of them during framing.
Will the building official need to see the work?
That depends on the job and the jurisdiction. Fireplace manuals tell owners to ask local building or fire officials about inspections before work begins. We explain what may apply to your project and keep walls open until any required check is done.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Gas Fireplace InstallationCreate a complete gas fireplace installation plan for the room, appliance and connected systems.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo