Open Fireplace Chimney Dimensions

While the heatmaster open fire is designed for indoor use many people choose to install their fire in an outdoor or alfresco area.

Open fireplace chimney dimensions.

8 1 2 x 13. 100 mm unless no flue liner is used in which case a nominal 8 in. Building codes typically require a minimum flue size expressed in terms of cross sectional area in relation to the area of the fire place opening. 8 1 2 x 8 1 2.

For example a fireplace with an opening width of 28 inches should. Fireplace opening and flue size in creasing the chimney height in creases the amount of draft. Neither chimney nor flue liner may change size or shape within 6 in. The offset distance to the wood stove to the fireplace surround.

There are a number of things we had to consider before installing wood burning stoves in our existing fireplaces which included. Flue size common venting uses. Stoves fireplaces central heaters. The key fireplace dimensions that your builder should consider are the opening height and width and the depth of the firebox.

The size of the open fireplace and whether it would fit the required size of stove. However where a previous owner has already taken out a chimney breast and you want to open up a fireplace it should be possible to rebuild it without costs escalating assuming the stack is still in place. The most common case is 1 10 of the fireplace opening area but with a minimum size specified. It s important to realize there are three aspects of fireplace design you should be concerned about.

Outside diameter inches inside area square inches 7 1 2 x 7 1 2. Fireplace flue size specifications relation of fireplace size to flue opening dimensions table of required chimney flue size and flue dimensions for masonry fireplaces. 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. Chimney wall thickness should be a nominal 4 in.

This article series provides information about masonry fireplaces. If the mantel typically the widest part of the fireplace overhangs the width of the chimney breast this will not only look strange but exposed edges may present a hazard for getting damaged. The size of wood stove required to heat the room. Dimensions heatmaster open wood fireplace box dimensions.

Please note that the heatmaster firebox is manufactured with mild steel and if subjected to the weather surface rust will occur. Fireplace width for rooms with chimney breast. 200 mm is required. 150 mm of either floor components ceiling components or rafters.

Ensure the width of the fireplace is not wider than the width of the chimney breast.