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Building a Rumford Fireplace Video

The Rumford fireplace is being built and Bob reviews the herringbone construction process being used. The Rumford fireplace uses a design which is approximately 200 years old. The fireplace is tall and shallow to reflect a lot of heat and has a streamlined throat between the firebox and the flue. Heat Stop Refractory Mortar is used to withstand the high temperatures generated in the firebox. This mortar conforms to building codes. Bob then reviews the construction elements of the fireplace.

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	NOW PLAYING Building a Rumford Fireplace The Rumford fireplace is being built and Bob reviews the herringbone construction process being used. The Rumford fireplace uses a design which is approximately 200 years old. The fireplace is ...
	Reviewing the Home's Framing Bob reviews the framing of the home. The frame is solidly built, as several tons of masonry is temporarily stacked on the floor. Bob reviews the home's interior layout. The ... Watch video and view full description
	Securing Load Bearing Columns with Metal Straps to Prevent Wind Lift Steel straps are tied down on the band joists of the home. These steel straps are threaded through the columns to the top and prevent uplift during a hurricane. The ... Watch video and view full description
	Installing the Rumford Fireplace Throat and Flue The mortar is troweled onto the top of the firebox where the pre-cast throat will be installed. This throat prevents the loss of heated room air up the fireplace's flue. ... Watch video and view full description