Wood fireplace installation and chimney planning in Wilton Manors
One plan for the unit, the chimney, the hearth and the finish, so nothing is left to guesswork later.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Situations that lead to a new wood fireplace
- Rusted metal inside an old fireplace
- New construction with framing still open
- An old unit that fails its listing
- An enclosure too small for newer units
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The engineering behind a new fireplace in Wilton Manors
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.
Building a chase for an exterior chimney
A chimney that runs up the outside of the house must be enclosed in a chase. Manuals ask for that chase to be built like the other outside walls, sealed against air leaks and fitted with false ceilings and firestops as it rises. It is a small wall system of its own.
We explain how the chase ties into your exterior finish and roof. Stucco, siding or another cladding may need its own trade, and the estimate says so. The chase framing, the firestops inside it and the chase top are listed as separate items.
Sealing only where the manual allows
It can seem sensible to seal every gap around the chimney. Manuals say otherwise. The space between the firestop opening and the pipe stays open, except where the chimney leaves the conditioned part of the house or enters the attic. There, a high-temperature sealant rated for the job is used.
We apply sealant only at the locations the manual names and leave the other gaps as designed. If a previous contractor foamed around an old chimney, we point it out and explain why it needs attention. Ordinary foam and caulk do not belong against chimney parts.
Nothing is built before you approve the scope
Approval comes before work. After the free inspection, you receive a written estimate that names the model, the route and every item we propose. Read it, ask about anything unclear and decide at your own pace.
Changes to the plan after approval are written down and approved again before they happen. No framing is cut and no part is ordered until you sign off. That order protects you from paying for work you did not choose, and it keeps the job predictable for both sides.
What your written installation scope lists
- Roof opening and termination cap
- Decorative shroud limits under the listing
- Electrical coordination for a blower kit
- Written record of the completed installation
What people ask about wood fireplace installation
Can a fireplace go in a room with no chimney today?
Often it can. A factory-built unit brings its own listed chimney, which runs up through the house or an exterior chase. The free inspection shows whether the joists, attic and roof give that chimney a workable path in Wilton Manors.
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.
What does the free inspection include for a new fireplace in Wilton Manors?
We look at the room, the floor structure, the wall you prefer, the attic framing, the roof exit and a place for outside air. For a replacement, we add the old unit, its chimney and the enclosure.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Gas Fireplace VentingAssess and repair the gas fireplace vent arrangement using components suited to the identified system.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo