Your first challenge will be to obtain a local building permit to burn wood indoors, which is generally prohibited in most areas of the USA unless that is your only source of heat during cold weather.
Next, read your governing documents to determine the level of design and materials documentation you must present to the association's board -- potentially the architectural review committee -- for their approval before you begin your renovation or installation.
A fireplace mantel should typically be installed around 54 inches above the floor in a room.
form_title= Fireplace Insulation form_header= Curl up by the fire once it is insulated. How old is the fireplace?*= _ [50] Have you installed insulation before?*= () Yes () No Have you done any other repairs on your fireplace?*= () Yes () No
Vent free fireplaces can be installed almost anywhere, refer to the model your are interested in, every vent free fireplace has it's own clearance requirements, including floor to ceiling (Never install a TV above a vent free fireplace!)
With the average fireplace design it is not needed to have those grates installed. They are only there to keep your fireplace clean during non use. So without them the fireplace will be usable but will have to be cleaned more often.
They can be safer, as long as they are installed correctly. They don't need a brick chimney for venting, they also can be installed near wood because they are insulated to prevent overheating. They are just as safe, if not safer, as brick installed fireplaces.
form_title= Fireplace Tile form_header= Create a beautiful place to relax with fireplace tile! What are the dimensions of your fireplace?*= _ [50] What type of tile do you what installed?*= _ [50] What color do you what the tile?*= _ [50] Do you want the current tile repaired?*= () Yes () No () Not Sure
Fireplace mantels should typically be installed at a height of 54-60 inches above the hearth to ensure proper functionality and aesthetic appeal in a room.
Fireplaces are a great investments. It can cost anywhere from $75 to $200 to have it installed in your home. It depends on the looks you want and where you want it installed.
If the fireplace has been installed in accordance with local codes, and the proper venting devices have been provided and installed, yes. If you have any question about this, call the manufacturer whose name should be on the interior frame of the unit in plain sight.
These types of electrical installations are designed by electrical engineers. If the design print shows that there should be a receptacle there then it would have been installed. Ask the condominium superintendent to look at the as-built electrical prints to see if the receptacles were supposed to be installed in the original contract. If shown, locate the electrical contractor to find out why there were not installed in the original contract.
form_title=Install a Fireplace Mantle form_header=Upgrade the look of a room with a mantle. What type of mantle do you want installed?=_ What type of fireplace is in place?=_ What material would you like used?= () Wood () Marble () Tile () Brick () Laminate () Other
If you have a properly installed chimney, with correct insullation, you don't need to worry about items that you place on the mantle.