Hi all, I'm looking to renovate my fireplace by having a total face lift and convert it from originally a wood burning fireplace, to a modern-looking gas fireplace.
Attached are 3 picture:
-Picture #1 is the original fireplace
-Picture #2 is the style of gas fireplace I'd like to install (long and horizontal).
-Picture #3 is a picture of the original fireplace partially demolished
Looking at picture #3, the exposed wall after I removed the front layer of brick I'm guessing may be the exterior wall? My question are:
1. Can I simply demolish all brick until everything is flush with this exterior wall?
2. Since the exposed wall appear to be exterior wall, do I have to insulate this wall and cover it with drywall?
3. Then can I simply create a framing for the new fireplace, insert the new fireplace and connect the venting to the original fireplace opening to the chimey (Assuming I'm getting a vented fireplace)?
I can't seem to find much information online confirming what I'd like to do is acceptable. Thanks all!
Attached are 3 picture:
-Picture #1 is the original fireplace
-Picture #2 is the style of gas fireplace I'd like to install (long and horizontal).
-Picture #3 is a picture of the original fireplace partially demolished
Looking at picture #3, the exposed wall after I removed the front layer of brick I'm guessing may be the exterior wall? My question are:
1. Can I simply demolish all brick until everything is flush with this exterior wall?
2. Since the exposed wall appear to be exterior wall, do I have to insulate this wall and cover it with drywall?
3. Then can I simply create a framing for the new fireplace, insert the new fireplace and connect the venting to the original fireplace opening to the chimey (Assuming I'm getting a vented fireplace)?
I can't seem to find much information online confirming what I'd like to do is acceptable. Thanks all!
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