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Thread "New construction – fireplace" started by Quintty Flora on 04/28/2006 7:31am
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Posted by
Quintty Flora
on 04/28/2006 7:31am
New construction – fireplace 
Hey all,

I'm getting ready to build another house and was thinking about putting a brick/stone fireplace with chimney in. Mostly, nowadays, we put in gas log, so consequently, I've never seen how a real fireplace was included in a home's construction. Any good sources for general info on the topic? What would be a ball park price range for such a thing? Any tips in general?

Quintty Flora

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Posted by
Fedrick Edwin
on 04/28/2006 7:32am
Re: New construction – fireplace 
Get the fireplace figured out before talking to the heating guys. That thing will add big time to the loss of the home. Thats why everyone goes with the higher eff gas log and sealed combustion fireplaces with outside air.

Actually you should have the heating guys figure it with the fireplace and without. Have them show you the difference in heat loss.

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Posted by
Sheridan Gervais
on 04/28/2006 7:32am
Re: New construction – fireplace 
Yea but gas logs don't create the same ambience. Design of traditional fireplace has evolved to a better fuel efficiency over the years. Admittedly still not great though. 36" Fire box and 2 flue chimney approximately 26' high in CT would run anywhere from $5000-$10,000 depends on type of masonry brick, field stone, granite, etc. you choose.

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