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Facing Requirements
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The fireplace is shipped with a set-up face that is 1/16" larger on the top, bottom and each side than the
faceplate. Leave the set-up face in place to act as a template when installing the facing.
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The fireplace requires 1/2" thick concrete-board or other non-combustible to extend from the header to the
base of the fireplace and to the framing members on both sides (do not use sheetrock or drywall).
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The non-combustible facing must extend a minimum of 12" above and 2-1/2" to each side of the faceplate.
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The non-combustible facing must be a minimum 1" thick
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Facing may be installed so it inserts behind
the faceplate. NOTE: the faceplate protrudes
1" from the front of the fireplace, has a 1/8"
overlap on the sides, and 1/4" overlap on top.
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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.
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The combustible area above the facing must
not protrude more than 3/4" from the facing. If
it does, it is considered a mantel and must
meet the mantel requirements listed in this
manual.
TOP VIEW
(cross section of fireplace, framing, and face)
Fireplace
1-1/2"
1"
Flush Facing
Fireplace
Part # 17601185
44E - ZC Builder Booklet
TM
Nail Down Flange
(used to secure the
fireplace to the framing)
1/2"
Faceplate
1/8" (1/4" overalap on
top, 0" on bottom)
Framing
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
© 2002, Travis Industries, Inc.
12" (min.)
2-1/2"
(min.)
Overlapped Facing
Fireplace
Brick Facing
Fireplace
Cement-board must
extend from the header
to the floor and to the
framing members on
both sides.
Non-combustible
Facing
Keep the set-up face
on the fireplace when
installing the facing.
Framing
1/2" Drywall
1/2" Concrete Board
3/8" Tile
Framing
1/2" Drywall
Brick
Printed 3/8/02
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