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Post by messycowgirl on Jul 28, 2010 1:45:07 GMT -5
I have to remove my fireplace for a few reasons....mainly because it's illegal and I need to tear it out before I get ticketed. The inspector is pretty sure it's aftermarket....but I don't know. THe way the living room is set up, I can't imagine them designing this place without a fireplace in mind.
I am not sure how to go about this because I do not want to end up with a half finished project.....
I am calling in a couple extra people to help just so SO and I aren't stuck doing it all by ourselves. I'm afraid we'd get worn out and give up.
I already have the chimney sealed off but I have no idea how I'm going to patch the ceiling. And I can't afford new carpet at the moment so I'm going to have to buy a cheap rug to put over the spot and plan on putting the tv in that area for now.
Has anyone torn a fireplace out before?? I need help......
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Post by Rory on Jul 28, 2010 5:43:43 GMT -5
Yes lots. It depends on the fireplace. Some are built in and structural with the brickwork supports the chimney breast others are simply attached and can be easilly if messily removed. I'm a bit unclear as to why the ceiling would need patching or how you have sealed the chimney without removing the fireplace. A photo would help.
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Post by stretch on Jul 28, 2010 10:33:25 GMT -5
Are you sure it's not enough to render it unusable (which you've done, by sealing the chimney)? Perhaps if you seal off the inside as well? You see lots of fireplaces in old houses to which this has been done.
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Post by messycowgirl on Jul 28, 2010 11:09:04 GMT -5
Rory- it's been sealed off from the outside at the roof, but I imagine it's going to leave an ugly hole where it goes in at the ceiling.
Stretch- No, I asked. It's a mobile home and the whole thing has to be removed. We want to tear it out anyway because it takes up too much room and makes arranging the living room in a reasonable manner almost impossible.
It sits up against a wall, with support that goes up to the ceiling.
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Post by bigtimetroubles on Jul 28, 2010 11:17:05 GMT -5
oh a mobile home with fireplace...that is so scary it is really got me on edge...I wonder who put it in..did you just buy this place? You are right it will leave a hole in roof...I assume it will be round hole...I do not have any idea how to reseal the ceiling without it leaking....metal of some kind needs to be patched onto it and some kind of maybe tar sealer....but do not take my word for it...
but the fear I would have would be burning the house down and maybe being trapped inside...I am glad you are removing the fireplace...
hugs btt
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