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There is no doubt that one of the most desirable elements in any home is the presence of an attractive and functional fireplace. To many, the traditional beauty and value of a masonry fireplace has no substitute. It's strength, durability and safety record are among the indisputable advantages of an open hearth masonry system. It's also a fact that a home with a fireplace commands more real estate value than a similar home without a fireplace.

The Homer C. Godfrey Co. has supplied the materials for literally thousands of masonry fireplaces in our 80 plus years in business. We have all the necessary expertise and materials required to construct even the most elaborate of hearth, damper and chimney combinations.

There are a variety of materials needed to construct a quality fireplace. The following list includes the necessary items and many specialty fireplace products, all available from The Homer C. Godfrey Co.

Table of Fireplace Dimensions:

Notes:

Angle A=3x3x3/16, B=3.5x3.25, C=5x3.5x5/16

Modular Flue size conform to new modular dimentional system. Sizes shown are nominal. Actual size is ½” less in each dimension. Standard Flue size conform to popular standard flue sizes.
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Note “A” The back flange of the damper must be protected from intense heat by being fully supported by the masonry. At the same time, the damper should not be built in solidly at the ends but given freedom to expand with the heat as shown in the front elevations of the drawings.

Note “B” The drawing indicates the thickness of the brick fireplace front as four inches. However, no definite dimension can be given for this since the various types of materials used (stone, brick, etc.) have differing thicknesses.

Note “C” The hollow, triangular spaces indicated in the plan, behind the splayed sides of the inner brickwork, should be filled to afford solid backing. If desired to locate a flue in either space, the outside dimensions of the rough brickwork should be increased.

Note “D” A good way to build a smoke chamber is to erect a wooden form consisting of two sloping boards at the sides, held apart by soreaders at the top and bottom. Spreaders are nailed upward into cleats as shown. The letters H, M, and J correspond to letters in the Table of Dimensions. The form boards should have the same width as the flue.