Finished combustible wall
Combustible material
Non-combustible
decorative facing
(up to full brick depth)
Continuous,
non-combustible sealant
Tile, stone or other
non-combustible material
1 in. Micore
or equivilent
insulation &
Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
1/2 in. Durock
under the front of the fireplace and must
extend beyond the front and sides of
fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
2 x 4 stud wall
2 x 4 header, flush with
front of stand-offs
Bottom of fireplace opening
and finished hearth may be
Hearth
the same height
Refractory
Floor constructed of wood or
other combustible material
after