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What material is the fireplace?

14 years ago

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John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA

14 years ago

The steel is considered non-combustible in this type of installation, and with a modern gas fireplace, the external surface will stay comfortable. Nothing was done to prevent rust, although a matte clear-coat could be used as long as it was fire-resistant.

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John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
14 years ago
Hot-rolled steel
joko3630
14 years ago
It is very elegant. What is it treated with to prevent rust and hold up to the heat?
hollyhomeowner
13 years ago
Love the steel. Why hot rolled and not cold? How was the steel mounted? I am building a home with steel studs/drywall over fireplace, and have access to cold rolled steel sheeting, but am curious to know the guage (sp?!) and just how this was mounted. Are the bolts for real? Did you use fireplace cement as an adhesive too? Thanks very much. Love the creativity.
hollyhomeowner
13 years ago
o, one more thing...is the hearth steel too? Thank again.
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John Lum Architecture, Inc. AIA
13 years ago
Hot-rolled steel has a very different look than cold-rolled. The color and character is very different. If you would like to email me directly, I can provide a close-up photo of the hearth, which is also steel.
Stephen Morrison
13 years ago
The steel makes for a great effect - thanks for sharing the photos. I am considering this as cladding over a 1980s brick installation on a custom designed home (that way the brick can be restored later if desired. Did you clad to some sub-structure?

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