New fireplace installation in Miami Lakes, framing to first fire
The chimney that comes with a factory-built fireplace is part of its listing, and we install it that way.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Room and chimney conditions behind new fireplace plans
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- Discontinued model with no listed parts
- Old chimney pipe with separated joints
- A masonry fireplace you want built new
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The engineering behind a new fireplace in Miami Lakes
Where the outside air intake may go
The code keeps the exterior air intake out of garages and basements, and for other than listed factory-built units it may not sit higher than the firebox. The intake gets a corrosion-resistant screen. Manuals add their own rules on placement and duct length.
We look for an intake spot that meets those rules and stays out of sight where possible. Mention any planned landscaping or walls on that side of the house. An intake later blocked by a planter or fence no longer does its job.
The manual's installation checklist
Many manuals end the installation section with a checklist covering framing, clearances, firestops, the attic shield, outside air, hearth protection and the first-fire parts. It is written so the installer and the owner can confirm each step.
We complete that checklist as the work progresses and include it with your written record of the work. If an item cannot be confirmed, we explain why and what happens next. The checklist stays with the manual for anyone who services the fireplace later, and it helps if you sell the house.
Avoid overfiring a new fireplace
A fire that is too large or fed too much air can overfire a factory-built unit. Manuals list the warning signs, including a glowing chimney connector, roaring sounds and warping metal. Overfiring can damage the unit permanently and void its warranty.
We explain what a normal fire looks like in your new fireplace and how much wood it expects. Burning scrap lumber, trash or large loads is the usual route to overfiring. If you notice the signs, let the fire die down and ask us to check the unit before using it again.
If smoke drifts into the room after installation
Smoke that escapes into the room usually has a simple cause. Manuals list a damper not fully open, too little air reaching the fire, exhaust fans running, a blocked cap, wet wood and a chimney that is too short. Most of these can be checked quickly.
Start with the damper and the fans, then look at the wood you are burning. If the problem continues, stop using the fireplace and tell us. We check the draft, the cap and the air supply against the manual and explain what we find.
What we confirm before a new fireplace is ordered
- Clearances to framing and finishes
- Chase framing for an exterior chimney
- Damper type and operation check
- Masonry chimney lining and cleanout plan
Common questions on masonry and prefab installation
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.
How soon can we light the new fireplace?
After the installation is complete and any required inspection is done. The early fires should be moderate so the paint and refractory can cure, as the manual explains. We go through the lighting routine with you at handover.
Does a new wood fireplace need a damper?
A masonry fireplace must have a ferrous metal damper operable from the room, under the code. A factory-built unit includes the damper its maker designed. Either way, the damper stays fully open while a fire burns.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Sweep and Chimney CleaningArrange careful chimney cleaning in Miami with a defined scope, protected work area and useful findings.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo