Wood fireplace installation and chimney planning in Sunset
Wood-burning fireplace installation for homes in Sunset, with the maker's instructions followed from rough framing onward.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What starts a fireplace installation project in Sunset
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- Unused wood fireplace ready for replacement
- Framing too close to the old unit
- No outside air for the fireplace
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From listing label to first fire, the installation
Consider parts support for the model you pick
A fireplace becomes a long-term part of the house. Its refractory, grate, screen and chimney parts wear and will need replacing over the years. A model with a current parts list and a maker that still supports it makes those later repairs straightforward.
We explain how to find the parts list for a model and why it matters. When a maker retires a model, listed parts can become hard to obtain. Keeping the manual and the model details on file helps whoever services the fireplace later order the right pieces.
Noncombustible framing close to the face
Near the front of a factory-built unit, manuals often require framing and sheathing made entirely of noncombustible material, such as steel studs and cement board. Ordinary wood and drywall are kept back to the distances the manual prints. The zone differs from one model to the next.
We identify that zone on the wall before the finish is chosen. Tell us whether you want tile, stone or plaster around the opening. We explain which backing the manual calls for and where wood framing may resume, so your finish trade builds on the right surface.
Hearth extension size follows the opening
The code ties the size of a masonry hearth extension to the size of the fireplace opening. A larger opening needs an extension that reaches farther into the room and farther past each side. It is one of the first things to settle when you choose the opening.
We draw the extension on the floor plan before you commit to an opening size. Seeing how far it reaches helps with furniture and rugs. If the extension feels too large, a smaller opening is usually the honest answer, rather than trimming the hearth.
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.
The fireplace installation scope, item by item
- Hearth extension size and material
- Chase framing for an exterior chimney
- Old chimney pipe removal and disposal
- Grate, screen and supplied accessories check
What people ask about wood fireplace installation
Why does my new fireplace need an outside air supply?
The Florida Building Code asks for exterior air to fireplaces unless the room is mechanically ventilated and kept at neutral or positive pressure. For a factory-built unit, the air parts must be listed components. We plan the intake with the chimney route.
Can the chimney run up an outside wall of the house?
Yes, inside a properly built chase. Manuals ask for the chase to be framed and sealed like an outside wall, with false ceilings and firestops as it rises. The chase, its cladding and its top are priced as separate items.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo