3)There are a few bricks on that inner arch that are definitely not presenting a flat face. Poor planning/flying by seat of pants. The current idea is to get in there and grind away all the not-flat-ness before making a door template.
2) The plan is for the vent/chimney opening to be a bit below this arch -- it is the decorative part per the sculptor's request. I have to take a look at how I am going to make that chimney fit. it is a 10" diameter. The dome is 34" diameter but 22" tall. I know it is a bit of overkill, but if it will work and I can keep it out of the landfill... I have sincere doubts and will be heading to the Fireplace Store tomorrow. Is there a compelling reason to go with a double (or triple!) wall chimney vs. a single wall if I am going to have an inch or more of 5:1 vermiculite:concrete insulation around it? I could add ceramic blanket as well.
1) I can definitely butress the outside of the arch. I will probably put two soldiers there or two bricks stacked. (Just noticed that they are not of equal size. =D I'll have to fix that.
2) The plan is for the vent/chimney opening to be a bit below this arch -- it is the decorative part per the sculptor's request. I have to take a look at how I am going to make that chimney fit. it is a 10" diameter. The dome is 34" diameter but 22" tall. I know it is a bit of overkill, but if it will work and I can keep it out of the landfill... I have sincere doubts and will be heading to the Fireplace Store tomorrow. Is there a compelling reason to go with a double (or triple!) wall chimney vs. a single wall if I am going to have an inch or more of 5:1 vermiculite:concrete insulation around it? I could add ceramic blanket as well.
1) I can definitely butress the outside of the arch. I will probably put two soldiers there or two bricks stacked. (Just noticed that they are not of equal size. =D I'll have to fix that.
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