Masonry Fireplace Dimensions

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Masonry fireplace dimensions.

Single face fireplace dimensions including the firebox depth width and height along with the proportionate flue size are given in technical notes 19. Calculate the efa of a circular or oval flue of equal inside dimensions. Size of fireplace careful consideration should be given to the size of the fireplace best suited to the room in which it is located. Figure 1 shows details and table 1 provides the widths and heights of fireplace.

The configuration and dimensions of most other components of the fireplace and chimney are based primarily on the dimensions of the fireplace opening selected. Mortar mix astm c 270 type n c. To provide adequate draft and safe venting of combustion products the chimney flue for a fireplace has to be adequate in size or cross sectional area. A masonry fireplace consists of a brick or stone firebox a brick or stone chimney and more often than not a wood mantel.

The technical notes address all the necessary features in a brick fireplace and their relationship to one another. A 36 wide x 32 tall fireplace is very elegant and affordable in terms of firebox and chimney size. All the data is courtesy of the brick industry. The fireplace opening is a very important element in fireplace design.

It s a lot easier learning how to build a fireplace like this in new. The brick industry association is perhaps the most respected source of fireplace design criteria in the world. Be sure your mason builds your fireplace according to the values in the following table. Sizing fireplace openings and flues size the fireplace to fit the room then size the flue to assure enough draft by kenneth a.

Hooker the effective flue area efa of square or rectangular flues omits the area of the corners. This article series provides information about masonry fireplaces. Masonry masonry. Concrete block conforming to astm c 90 grade.

N astm c 129 b. The best fireplace design dimensions are the ones that ensure your fireplace will not smoke. Technical notes 19a residential fireplaces details and construction rev may 1980 reissued jan. This is important not only.

Item 2417850 model 6012060755. Fireplace flue size specifications relation of fireplace size to flue opening dimensions table of required chimney flue size and flue dimensions for masonry fireplaces. A 48 wide fireplace would be squat looking at a height of 32 and using the same proportion as the smaller fireplace would make the opening 42 tall which is a 70 increase in the opening area so the chimney would be more expensive.