A new wood-burning fireplace, installed in Tamiami
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Situations that lead to a new wood fireplace
- A room with no fireplace yet
- A blank wall where a fire belongs
- New construction with framing still open
- An enclosure too small for newer units
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The engineering behind a new fireplace in Tamiami
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.
What lies beneath the hearth extension
Heat reaches down through a hearth, so what lies beneath it matters. In masonry work, the code does not allow combustible forms or material to remain under the hearth or extension. For factory-built units, the manual sets any thermal protection needed over a combustible floor.
We check the floor structure where the hearth will sit and explain what goes between it and the finish. A beautiful stone slab laid straight onto a wood subfloor may fall short of the manual. The protection layer is listed so it is not skipped for looks.
Handling ashes from the new fireplace
Ashes can hold live embers long after a fire looks dead. Manuals and EPA guidance call for a metal container with a tight lid, placed on a noncombustible surface outdoors and away from anything that can burn. Ashes stay in it until they are fully cold.
We explain ash removal at handover because it is easy to get wrong in the early weeks. Remove ashes only when the fireplace is cold. A cardboard box or a plastic bin is not a safe place for them.
Matching the fireplace to the room's scale
A fireplace that suits the room looks balanced and leaves space for its hearth extension and clear zone. A large opening in a small room can crowd furniture and demand a big hearth. A small unit on a large wall can look lost.
We help you compare sizes with the outline method and the manual's figures for each candidate. The final choice is yours, and it comes after you have seen what each size asks of the room. Scale is easier to judge on the wall than on a spec sheet.
What we confirm before a new fireplace is ordered
- Noncombustible board and face materials
- Old chimney pipe removal and disposal
- Damper type and operation check
- Surrounding finish boundaries for other trades
Fireplace installation questions raised in Tamiami
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 is the size of the hearth extension decided?
For a factory-built unit, its manual sets the size, material and any protection beneath it. For masonry, the code ties the extension to the size of the opening. We outline it on your floor during planning so you can see its reach.
Do you offer maintenance visits after the installation?
Yes. Maintenance visits follow the manual's checklist for the chimney, termination cap, refractory, grate and screen. We note what we find and do, and explain any part that will need replacing before it becomes urgent.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo