open fire installation

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    Open fire surround and fireback installation

    Hi I'm new to the forum, I'm in the process of installing a cast iron fireplace for an open fire. I will need to increase the height to just under the existing lintel to fit the concrete fireback into the opening. I've highlighted the approx height of the lintel in red overlayed onto the fire...