Patent ID: 6543440
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: F24B

Abstract:
A method for constructing a fireplace, comprising:(a) forming a metal firebox frame, said firebox frame having a bottom portion defining a base layout for a firebox, and said firebox frame having an upper portion defining a rear wall and side walls for said firebox; (b) surrounding at least a major portion of said firebox frame with installation; (c) placing firebrick within said firebox frame to form said firebox, said rear wall and said side walls of said firebox being formed from said firebrick, said firebrick being free from direct contact with said firebox frame; (d) partially surrounding said firebox frame with a masonry casing, said casing having a pair of spaced apart side walls which together define an opening to said firebox; (e) mounting a smoke chamber above said firebox and proximate said rear and side walls of said firebox, and in fluid communication with said firebox; (f) extending a lintel between said pair of spaced apart side walls and above said opening to said firebox; and (g) supporting at least one chimney breast block from said lintel.