Forum: Fireplace/Mantle
June 22, 2008
Cover for Fireplace
The fireplaces in the building where I live all have a forced air system that is the heat source. As a result it sound travels through the shoot so I can hear my upstairs and downstairs neighbor's conversations, TVs, sneezes etc. Is there anything out there that is a buffer/cover that can be used when the heat isn't on? I end up laying a dense pillow over the iron grate with a chair holding it up. Any thoughts or suggestions are greatly appreciated. I've been thinking I need to just make something that can fit over the grate as a sound buffer.
June 18, 2008
Partial fireplace removal
The only thing standing between me and a dreamy 36" stove is this non working 49" wide fireplace. I'd like to recess the stove and hood within the column so it wouldn't jut out like the sink in the photo. In order to avoid the cost of re linig the FP I would vent the hood directly through the back wall of the house.
Has anyone done this? If so,how much did it cost and can you recommend a contractor to do the work?
Thanks!