Facing Example - Facing Under 1" Thick - FireplaceXtrordinair 44 DV XXL EF Manual

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Facing Example - Facing Under 1" Thick

To achieve a facing that is flush with the drywall to the side of the fireplace, recess the framing directly next to
the fireplace. See the illustration below.
Top View
1"
Side View
1/2" Cement
Board
Wood Sub
Floor
Three-Dimensional View
Travis Industries
Installation
This 2x4 is recessed 3/8"
to make a flush facing
Fireplace
3/8" Tile
Faceplate
1/2" Concrete Board
Face
3/8" Thick
Tile
Face
NOTE:
When hearth installation is
correctly completed, there will
be approx. 3/8" air space below
the access door on the face.
Do not block this air space (it is
required for access door
opening and proper air flow).
Access
Door
1/2" Cement
Board
WARNING:
Do not install cement board underneath the fireplace. To do so
would leave a large gap underneath the finish faceplate sides.
(for qualified installers only)
Fireplace
1/2" Drywall
1"
Faceplate
1/2" Cement Board & 3/8" thick tile
(tucked behind the face)
1"
3/8" Tile
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1/2" Concrete Board
1/2" Drywall
The tile overlaps the drywall
3/8" Tile
for an overlap facing
Fireplace
Base of Fireplace
Note how the
Side of
tile facing fits
Fireplace
behind the
face on the
side and top.
Base of
Fireplace
Wood Sub Floor
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