I am pretty handy, and am confident that I can handle it with some instruction. I already priced the block, liner, and assorted pieces at a brickyard, so I have access to all the parts.
My question then becomes other than mortar on the block do I attach the tile liner sections together as well, or just stack them. Does the liner get attached to the block? is this harder than it seems?
also have you done this before? and how hard was it for you…would you do it again?
Just anecdotal & to add to screwits response.
A neighbor added a fireplace & brick exterior chimney himself.
Did a beautiful job inside & out, but without a permit.
He had to tear it down to the footing ( which passed) , file for a bldg permit & have the work inspected & approved..
Aside from bldg & fire codes it would have voided his homeowner’s insurance.
Rebuilt exactly the same way & passed.
Got the skills , go for it but notify the ins co, get plans approved & work inspected.
All about the paperwork.
Best regards
June 6th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Tile liner can just be stacked, but it doesn’t hurt to mortar them. You must use the “L” shaped brackets (at least in my building code area) You attach it to the existing brick wall, and then the other part of the “L” goes into the mortar of the chimney. Keep the chimney from seperating from the wall. Yes. Built my own.
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June 6th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Just anecdotal & to add to screwits response.
A neighbor added a fireplace & brick exterior chimney himself.
Did a beautiful job inside & out, but without a permit.
He had to tear it down to the footing ( which passed) , file for a bldg permit & have the work inspected & approved..
Aside from bldg & fire codes it would have voided his homeowner’s insurance.
Rebuilt exactly the same way & passed.
Got the skills , go for it but notify the ins co, get plans approved & work inspected.
All about the paperwork.
Best regards
References :
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