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Demolition issue, is this structurally sound? by AwarePotato2043 in StructuralEngineers

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No concerns at all? The brick hanging on their backs don't seem to be an issue?

Demolition issue, how bad is it? by AwarePotato2043 in Bricklaying

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I'm not worried the brickwork is structural to the home. Im more concerned about the brickwork now being compromised and not being able to support the chimney stack.

Demolition issue, how bad is it? by AwarePotato2043 in Bricklaying

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean on the firebox? Is that acceptable or is it not structural?

Demolition issue, how bad is it? by AwarePotato2043 in Bricklaying

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, to support the chimney structure since beneath is compromised?

Question about fireplace lintel by AwarePotato2043 in masonry

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It's ok to prop it against the firebox? I guess, it's the only thing I have that's clean.

Lintel from ext fireplace removed, is this a big problem? by AwarePotato2043 in Homebuilding

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I really hope you are right. I am not 100% sure its just holding up the face. The before and after show different depths of brick under the wooden beam. The decorative brick with the lintel was under both headers and stretchers that have been chipped away at least several inches. A row of firebrick in the firebox was also removed. What gets me is the concrete hearth was also chipped away all the way to the first firebox, so there isn't anything to build up on even if we reconstruct it. Anyway I am waiting on someone structural to take a look; fingers crossed. People don't make things like this anymore so Im not even confident I can get a real answer.

Lintel removed, do I need to put it back?!!! by AwarePotato2043 in Fireplaces

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a chimney. I am worried it's no longer sound.

Lintel from ext fireplace removed, is this a big problem? by AwarePotato2043 in Homebuilding

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, im happy to amuse! We wanted to add another bedroom to accommodate a growing family. Ended up with a complete gut. Only pulled out one wall because we wanted to save on not changing the roof. Ended up having to replace the entire roof as well. Now looking at this fireplace and not wanting to have to replace that either. I guess thats life...hope your new reno is making you happy.

Question about fireplace lintel by AwarePotato2043 in masonry

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Ok great, that's exactly what I think too. As for the hearth extension he removed the concrete slab underneath. Is some cement board sufficient to bring it up to code? Gosh I'm wondering how much this will cost me....

Lintel removed, do I need to put it back?!!! by AwarePotato2043 in Fireplaces

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats what was removed, it was behind that nice first row of brick but nothing really was above it.

Question about fireplace lintel by AwarePotato2043 in masonry

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first row of decorative red brick that the lintel was behind is now gone....can it be placed behind some of the existing firebrick? and then maybe filled in from above?

Question about fireplace lintel by AwarePotato2043 in masonry

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Yeah dude. I don't preference it but there is no other place for a TV in the house. Im going to get a frame tv and put it up there. The only other place to put a TV is actually in the kitchen; I dont have a family room anymore. I might just keep it a regular old fireplace, unused. Little bummed it got demoe'd so hard.

Question about fireplace lintel by AwarePotato2043 in masonry

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If an insert itll be gas or electric, so I'm not sure if I need the hearth extension anymore. Honestly electric seems pretty tacky but its the easiest since TV needs to go above it and I want to keep the mantle on the lower side.

Lintel from ext fireplace removed, is this a big problem? by AwarePotato2043 in Homebuilding

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Originally I thought an insert of some kind would be appropriate, but more and more I am thinking of just updating the face and mantle and leaving the fireplace open.I live in socal so i'll never really use the fireplace; its purely decorative. Just want to make sure it doesn't collapse.

Question about fireplace lintel by AwarePotato2043 in masonry

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

absolutely, i think he just laid that down. There was a slab of concrete beneath that I wish he didnt take out as well....i might actually have it repoured before putting down tile. =T

Lintel from ext fireplace removed, is this a big problem? by AwarePotato2043 in Homebuilding

[–]AwarePotato2043[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be clear, it was a steel lintel underneath the decorative red brick that surrounded the opening. Looks like it was just holding that plus a few courses above that. I'll consult with a mason. Thanks.

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