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09-09-2020, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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Island fireplace/chimney repair/mason?
We have a brick fireplace with a steel liner that is rusted out, the damper is shot, and a lot of bricks are loose at the hearth (yeah, a real gem!). Looking to have it looked at, made operational again and refaced in stone with a new hearth and mantle.
Any suggestions? We did talk to Fire N' Stone, they lost our number the first time I called in July and now can't look at it for another month, with potential work being next season should we accept. Not thrilled so far. |
09-10-2020, 09:39 AM | #2 | |
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09-10-2020, 12:21 PM | #3 |
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Heatalator?
We had a Heatilator Fireplace when we first built. Basically a metal firebox with air chambers incorporated behind the fire box. Fans circulate air through the chambers and into the room. Great product, but it rusted out. A contractor doing other work offered to fix it by removing and bricking it up like a real fireplace. We didn't know, or ask, but Heatilator made a replacement kit for just this situation. Big mistake on our part.
Now, to do it again, I'd go for a fireplace insert and new stainless steel stovepipe so you don't have to re-line the chimney. Chances are, if your chimney has ceramic tile, it may not be in good condition, collecting lots of creosote. |
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09-10-2020, 06:51 PM | #5 |
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Look up the name Huston.
There are two generations doing masonry work in the Lakes Region. Don't think that they advertise - as word of mouth keeps them occupied with jobs. |
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09-10-2020, 09:04 PM | #6 |
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Ditto on the Huston brothers for masonry and fireplace work. Bob Huston did the stonework for our entry way and the rock gas fireplace surround with bluestone mantel and hearth. A true craftsman.
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09-11-2020, 08:40 AM | #7 |
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Stone Mountain Masonry
You can't go wrong with Joe! The Bahre mansion is a good example.
https://www.stonemtnmasonry.com/contact
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