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Fireplace wall

11 years ago
I am installing an electric fireplace in my living room. The fireplace is 50" how wide should I build the wall out to install the fireplace? TV is going above the fireplace. The wall needs to be built out 6" to recess the fireplace. How many inches on either side of the fireplace?

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