Finishing Material | Hearth and Home Technologies BIR50-B instruction

D. Finishing Material

Refer to Sections 12.A. and Sections 12.B. for combustible/ non-combustible materials.

•Complete framing and apply facing material (drywall) over framing.

•A bead of 300° F minimum non-combustible sealant must be used to close off any gaps at the top and sides between the fireplace and facing to prevent cold air leaks.

•Large gaps can be bridged with fiberglass rope gasket.

Warning! Risk of Fire! You must maintain clearances.

•Do NOT cover metal fireplace front with combustible materials.

•Install combustible materials only to specified clearances on top front and side edges.

Note: We recommend mortar be applied after facing materials are installed.

		2 x 4 stud wall
	Finished combustible wall	2 x 4 header, flush with
	Finished combustible wall	front of stand-offs
		front of stand-offs
	Combustible material

Non-combustible decorative facing (up to full brick depth)

Continuous,
non-combustible sealant			Bottom of fireplace opening
			Bottom of fireplace opening
Tile, stone or other		Hearth	and finished hearth may be
Tile, stone or other		Hearth	the same height
non-combustible material		Refractory	the same height
non-combustible material		Refractory
1 in. Micore
or equivilent
insulation &	Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)
1/2 in. Durock	Metal strips are placed 2 in. (51 mm)		Floor constructed of wood or
1/2 in. Durock	under the front of the fireplace and must		Floor constructed of wood or
	under the front of the fireplace and must		other combustible material
	extend beyond the front and sides of		other combustible material

fireplace opening by 2 in. (51 mm)

Figure 12.5 Decorative Facing

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BIR50-B specifications

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