Hi, I'm looking for advice when using fireproof mortar and bricks?
We are going to renovate our fireplace, talked with the chimney sweep and he didn't see any issues with it.
Is there anything I've forgotten or need to consider?
The idea is to remove a corner of the brick section to turn the insert 90 degrees to open it up towards the sofa instead.
Work plan
1. Remove the plaster in the dashed area.
2. Support the overhang with wooden beams.
3. Remove the unwanted bricks.
4. Lay fireproof bricks on the bottom.
5. Loosen the bolts and the ring and turn the insert.
6. Fabricate a new support frame with supports and install it. The support frame should rest on existing bricks. I might have to drill holes to fit the support frame.
7. Build up what is needed and place fireproof bricks on the outside.
8. Plaster where needed.
9. Paint and move the glass floor protector to the other corner - Done.
More info: the insert stands on three steel legs, approximately 50-60mm high.
There's a large ring with screws on the top of the insert. The connection to the chimney is a steel pipe bend, over 20cm wide.
One picture is an example of what a support can look like.
I have mirrored one picture because that's how it will look. The red is a planned support frame with a support, but I'm not sure if the support should be in the corner or in the middle. The "new" corner is removed so the insert can be opened.
There is already a support frame. But it rests on bricks that will be removed. Maybe the support frame can be welded to extend it. So it becomes a U instead of an L.
Thanks for the help.
Best regards, Håkan