Step 2
Framing the
Fireplace
Minimum Clearances from the
Fireplace framing can be built before or after the fireplace is set in place. Framing should be positioned to accommodate wall coverings and fireplace facing material. The diagram below shows framing reference dimensions.
CAUTION | MEASURE FIREPLACE DIMENSIONS, AND |
| VERIFY FRAMING METHODS AND WALL |
| COVERING DETAILS, BEFORE FRAMING |
| CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. |
FRAMING
HEADERS
C
A
B
A
C
B
MODEL | A | B | C |
PIER | 40 1/4 | 23 1/4 | 41 1/2 |
44 | 23 1/4 | 41 1/2 | |
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Figure 5. Framing Dimensions
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