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Reclaimed Wood Custom Fireplace Rustic Living Room, Chicago

After years of ignoring its original warehouse aesthetic, due to a developer’s ‘apartmentizing’ of the building, this 2,400 square foot, two-story loft has been rehabilitated to show off its industrial roots. Layers of paint and drywall have been removed revealing the original timber beams and masonry walls while accommodating two bedrooms, master suite, and a lofty, open living space at the ground floor. We wanted to avoid the lifeless feeling usually associated with industrial lofts by giving the space a warm but rustic aesthetic that we think best represented the original loft building.

URL: http://moss-design.com/project/erie-street-loftchicago-il/

Mountain style living room photo in Chicago with a wood fireplace surround and a standard fireplace — Houzz

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July 20, 2013

D wrote:

What type of insert is this? - I absolutely love what you have done here with the fireplace and want to reface our terrible brick one and do this with reclaimed wood. I have had trouble finding the appropriate insert and dealing with the codes etc. Questions: 1). Is this gas or wood burning insert? 2) Which insert is it (make & model if possible)? 3) What codes are required (i.e. distance from insert to combustible material (i.e. the wood). Thanks so much. I am really really trying to do this.

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spresser

Thanks a bunch!!! It’s so beautiful!

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felizlady

The first thing you need to know when remodeling around a fireplace is the local code requirements. Failure to meet code could invalidate your fire insurance (if there ever was a fire).

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May 11, 2012

bethwolniewicz wrote:

what reclaimed wood did you use on fireplace - and where did you order from!

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Angelique Pirozzi

Flooring is beautiful. What make?

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moss

It is the existing oak floor with a gray tint stain/finish

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August 17, 2014

Jonathan McGough wrote:

Fire Hazard - Is there any type of fire hazards having the wood upto the fire place? any recommendations? We were considering doing something similar but with the wood slats upto the gas fire place.

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flowiinby

Was told I needed a 14" clearance for wood surround above a gas insert.
Is that not really needed? There are metal faceplates that will be around insert over the wood.
Though it looks like yours are slightly set in. It looks cleaner.

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moss

This particular fireplace model has a fixed glass screen, so there would be no chance to open it, thus no fire threat. There are different building codes in different regions (and varying interpretations of those codes by inspectors), but typically the clearance is only required in front of a fireplace in the form of a hearth. The fireplace manufacturer also may have some recommendations in their literature about install requirements. Hope that helps.

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July 3, 2014

Elizabeth Rudolph wrote:

Wood surround - What kind of finish is on the wood fireplace surround? Love the color and have some wood I will be finishing like that.

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M Lorton

I found a product from Stikwood, it's reclaimed barnwood that is planed to 3/16" and is peel in stick! Waiting for our order to be delivered!

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Dan ONeill

We carry some nice 3/8" thick material that is easy to use, and can be finished or left unfinished. It's similar looking to Stikwood, but without the adhesive. It would be glued and occasionally face nailed. But easy to work with on walls and ceilings.
Also, there are some pretty effective fire retardant products with low VOC and little impact on visuals. They are sprayed on after installation and 2 coats absorbs in and you have class A rating. It's worth a look.

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April 25, 2014

Rebuilding Exchange wrote:

Great photo with our materials! - Do you guys mind if we share this photo on social media and credit you?

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Rebuilding Exchange

Thanks so much!

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hopefalls

Is there an insulating barrier beneath the wood to keep it from the dry heat surrounding the Gas insert? If so, what is it?

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April 12, 2015

Dawn Poczynek-Holdridge wrote:

Hardwood floor - I read its oak with a gray tint stain, Trying to get the look, what exactly do I need to tell my flooring contractor? I have new unfinished red oak floors. Thanks. Dawn

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moss

Hi Dawn, Our installer provided a few samples based on what we were looking for. We actually found something we liked in a retail store and had them match it. Any installer should be able to make a few for you to chose from. Matching this exactly will be tough since our floor was 80 years old and yours is new red oak. Nonetheless, get some samples and pick the one you like!

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Oak & Broad

Moss is correct. A good site finisher should be able to get you very close to this look. Several different samples should be expected.

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August 10, 2014

donaldbrady wrote:

cost of fireplace

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moss

The fireplace surround was part of a larger project in this space, so its hard to put an exact cost on it. If this were stand alone project I would estimate around $3K to demo the existing surround and construct this new one. Not including the price of the fireplace insert itself, of course.

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donaldbrady

Thanks for the estimate. Not expensive. It's on my dream list.

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September 20, 2012

mathom83 wrote:

What type of lamp is that? - What type of lamp is that?

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moss

Is an Atlas Floor Lamp

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CENTENNIAL WOODS

Great look!

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March 1, 2016

Etta Smitherman wrote:

how do I find the photo I saved in the ideabook?

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moss

Hi Etta. So sorry for the delay regarding your question. I'm not sure if I understand your question. Are you looking for the original location of the photo?

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March 14, 2014

designer4home wrote:

Chairs - Finally I found some very similar chairs here http://edezeen.com/categories/home-furniture/armchairs-sofas-poufs/luigi-0252a.html and I can chose the fabric I want, for who's interested on the charis.

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moss

A possible close match, yes.

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August 8, 2013

andreavalero wrote:

Brick?? - Real thing or vaneer?? I'm looking hard for vaneer that looks natural! Thx

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moss

The masonry is real, of course. The building is an old warehouse.

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March 18, 2013

melmckenna wrote:

Timber Fireplace Surround - How did you join the corners of the wood around the fireplace?

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moss

We mitered the corners! Thanks for your interest : )

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February 4, 2013

jmcarwile wrote:

Wood surround for gas fireplace - Can you use recycled wood as a surround for a gas fireplace? Are there safety codes?

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moss

No, not an issue here

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