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	Firebox Floor Raised To support the new wood burning insert the firebox floor needs to rise. Firebrick are cemented together with high temperature cement.
Insulation, Vapour Barrier, Added Framing We've installed the Roxul, and used sealant to seal the plastic vapour barrier. You can see new framing to support the mantle and cement board is installed.
	Bench Built, Insert Installed Their electrician has re-routed wall plugs and provided power to the insert. We've built the bench's framing and installed the insert. The City of Ottawa building inspector reviewed and approved.
Installing cement board Cement board, with concrete screws, was attached to the framing. The bench is built up 3" with non-combustible cement board and stone.
	The Arriscraft Stone & Brick Ties We've installed the Balck Indian Limestone hearth stones on the bench. A black towel in this pic covers the stone to protect them. As we set the stones with cement we install brick ties to the cement board. The cement board is very strong, a kind sold by Merkley Supplies, which is better for brick ties.
Lintel Installed We paint it with high temperature mat black paint before final installation.
	Lag Bolts for the Mantle Set deep into the extra framing we installed, these will hold the mantle. The mantle will sit on the 4 inch deep stones, and extend out 7 inches further.
Mantle Installed The mantle is set with epoxy glue in the holes for the lag bolts.
	Cutting Stones All the stones are chiselled to the right size. The beautiful quality of Arriscraft stones is they look the same inside as they do outside so they can be cut in any way. Chiselled indoors, the sand bags underneath protect the floor.
Completed The new wood burning insert with a traditional stone surround and bench. Floors protected; dust minimized by a temporary plastic wall; all to code. Another happy client!

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