Masonry Fireplace

Code Requirements for Fireplace Clearances
Avoid DIY disasters by following code-required clearances to combustibles, rules for hearth extensions, and trim-projection limits for elements above and beside the firebox opening.
Podcast 253: Drilling Concrete, Installing Crown Molding, and Fixing Low-Slope Roofs
Colin, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about modest house plans and looking for leaks before taking listener questions on drilling concrete, fitting trim to stone, and fixing a flat roof.
Video: Build a Fireplace, Brick by Brick
Watch mason Mike Mehaffey construct a traditional-style fireplace that burns well and meets current building codes.
All-Around Warmth: Fireplace Design
When Charles Orr of Hutker Architects met with his clients to discuss the design for their new home, on their wish list were fireplaces for the living room, the porch,…
Project Gallery: Show Us Your Fireplace
There’s nothing like a fireplace to bring character and individuality to a room. We found these six in our online gallery and liked them so much that we wanted to…
Is Wood Heat the Answer?
By installing a modern wood-heat appliance, you can save money this winter and reduce your environmental impact.
A Kitchen Opens Wide to the Outdoors
Walls fold away at one corner to let this room mingle with a hillside meadow.
Masonry fireplace, without the mason
The Mosaic Masonry System is designed for any builder or do-it-yourselfer installation
A High-Performance Spec House
A team approach creates an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly house for a growing market.
Structurally Speaking
A family's mountain retreat comes together as an eloquent sum of its parts.

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