Fireplace - Brick

[blåhaken]

Hello.
I have plans to "extend" my fireplace.
I will build an additional storage section where the wood will be stored.
I plan to follow the existing theme with bricks (250 x 120 x 75).

The question is whether these are standard brick dimensions or if one has to search frantically for old ones.

Does it need to be fire-resistant brick, even if the storage section will be about 30cm away from the insert?

I am attaching a picture of the existing fireplace and a drawn image of what I have in mind.

 

[blåhaken]

Come on now! Someone must know, right?

 

[Immobil]

OK, then!

Brick comes in many dimensions, the most common probably being 250 x 120 x 62 mm or the one you mentioned.

It doesn't need to be fireproof, so you'll save a good amount of money there.

 

[magnusss]

You don't need firebrick, that's used closest to the fireplace.

It's probably regular brick and is available as standard
25x12x2.5cm, 25x12x5cm, 25x12x6.2cm, 25x12x7.5cm.

It's also available as large brick with the following dimensions:
29x14x7.5cm & 29x14x5cm.

An alternative is to use lightweight concrete blocks that you then plaster
and paint with silicate paint or limewash.

Two things to keep in mind:
make sure it's stable on the floor and consider reinforcing above the opening.

 

[blåhaken]

I think I'll skip the actual lid.
I'll just put up a partition on the far edge. That way, I save a lot of work and get more space for the wood.
Or do you think I'm way off track?

 

[Immobil]

Well, maybe a little.
I think it will look messy without the lid. Embed some metal bands that the capstones can rest on. Easy as pie.

 

[AndersS]

I will build similar storage in the summer cottage, but in wood, this spring. I will also make a construction of two wood baskets that can be nested within each other with open ends in the storage itself. Realized that it will require extra handling of the wood and getting dirty inside when bringing in the wood.

 

[blåhaken]

I'm going to build similar storage at the summer cottage, but in wood, now in the spring. I will also make a construction of two wood baskets that can be placed on each other with open ends in the actual storage. I realized it will be extra hassle with wood and mess inside when bringing in the wood.

Smart idea. That sounds interesting. You don't have anything drawn up/could you draw something so I can see what you mean?
I'm open to more smart suggestions.

 

[blåhaken]

I have actually had the thought of building in MDF. Then polish it up and the entire fireplace.
I think it could turn out quite nice.
The tricky part is that you have to use plaster mesh then.
I had thought of just using slurry otherwise.

 

[magnusss]

Why not a wooden chest or something similar so you don't have to build.
Something like this? http://www.blocket.se/vi/20515239.htm?ca=11_s

 

[blåhaken]

Why not a wooden chest or something similar so you don't have to build.
Something like this? [link]

Nah.
Thanks for the tip.
But, I had in mind a permanent installation that blends in with the stove.

 

[magnusss]

I have actually considered building with MDF. Then polish it and the whole fireplace. I think it could look pretty nice. The tricky part is that you would have to use mesh. Otherwise, I would have just plastered.

I would probably go for lightweight concrete/ytong blocks since they are easy to work with and can be cut with a cheap saw. It's a bit like large-scale Lego =) Or build with lecablock, which is more difficult to saw through.

I think there's a high risk of the plaster cracking when plastering on wood, does anyone have experience with this?

 

[blåhaken]

All old walls and ceilings are plastered on boards. So it shouldn't be a problem. Just use plaster mesh.