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Gary
Gary
If you're planning on using it without a doubt have a professional come in and look at this. It's not worth trying to fix a fireplace yourself when you have no idea what your doing. People on the internet can't see your fireplace. You HAVE to be safe.New to the state, never had a fireplace before. Seems previous owners didn't either. Found rug fabric stuffed in the gap at the bottom of the fireplace metal and glass cover. There is insulation inside the fireplace around/inside the metal and glass cover. It has areas of being burnt so I'm pretty sure it isn't fireproof. More to keep the draft out, because the cover has gap on all 4 sides of it I want to fill them in with fireproof safe material. Should I try on my own or just get an expert to come in? This did pass a home inspection, if that really matters. I appreciate any helpful suggestions I can acquire.:thumbup: