For example, firewood fireplaces, folded according to all the rules, will be able to perfectly warm the living quarters of various appointments and sizes. It can be either a small summer cottage or a chic living room of a country house, a hall or a cozy library. Some lucky people who have a spacious kitchen can afford the installation of a fireplace in this room, which allows you to complete the creation of a cozy “family hearth” with all its thoroughness.
If you decide to get a fireplace – think about where it is more efficient to place it so that it is away from the constant movements of the household. The location near the outer walls requires enhanced waterproofing due to the constant accumulation of condensate in the chimney, but this placement provides better heat transfer.
The construction of the fireplace near the inner wall is considered more favorable, but cold air flows will constantly be below, t. e. The floor will be cold. The corner fireplace is the optimal solution for small rooms, and its heat transfer is similar to the same fireplaces, but located near the walls.
You should not forget about fire safety and the floor near the fireplace is made of non -combustible materials, as well as plan the arrangement of furniture and interior in such a way that they are at a distance of at least 1 m from the hearth. This will help to avoid their heating during the furnace process and save your interior from the fire.
As for the fireplace pipe, experienced experts recommend placing it in minimal proximity to the roof skate. This will favorably affect the stability of the pipe to temperature precipitation, such as snow or rain. It should not be forgotten that the room in which the fireplace is planned should have one or more window openings and an area of at least 12 kV. m.
So, you decided to build a fireplace with your own hands. Do not be afraid! This work is not as complicated as it might seem at the very beginning! When you have already decided on the location of the fireplace, we proceed to the following actions. We decide with the project, while you can use both ready -made drawings and come up with your individual solution. By designating the corresponding direction of work and having decided on the drawing, we begin the laying of the fireplace.
The construction of the average in size of the fireplace will require the presence of the following materials: about 400 pieces of excellent refractory brick (do not take the construction of the chimney), from 0.3 to 0.5 cubic meters of clay (the final amount of material will depend on the fat content of clay), about 0.5 cubic meters of sand, furnace valve of the desired size and grate.
During the construction of the fireplace, it should be remembered that its average weight can be about 1 ton. And this requires a solid base or foundation. The ideal material for the construction of fireplaces is a bottle of concrete, concrete, iron. The gap between the fireplace and house foundation should be at least 50 cm.
Now proceeds to laying. First of all, on the wall, near which the construction of the fireplace is planned, draw the contour of the firebox (fuel).
It is very important to know that each brick row is first laid dry, and bricks are fitting as accurately as possible. The surfaces of the soaked bricks are best put out or close them with masonry (while bricks must be refractory).
Then the back and side fireplace walls are laid out, but not dry, but using a solution of cement. Moreover, the thickness of the walls should be at least 20 cm. The masonry begins with corner bricks, then the outer row follows and only at the end – the middle row. At the same time, mandatory control of the level of horizontal masonry is carried out with special tools.
For those who first encountered such work, one should not forget that the fireproof brick, before laying, should be rinsed in clean water. This will get rid of the dust accumulated on it. As for the seams, it is recommended to make them as thin as possible, with particular thoroughness to fill with a solution, the excess of which must be removed. Remember that the trimmed or chopped surfaces facing the masonry can lead to early destruction of brick.
And then the work is nearing completion. It remains only inside the fuel to lay refractory slabs – and the fireplace is ready. Compliance with all construction technologies led to the expected result – you have a wonderful fireplace that can not only warm up the air, revive the interior of your home, but also attract new friends to your house.