Best Way to Make Protruding Bricks Flush with Hearth?

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Flamegrower" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> Flamegrower said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> give a bricker hammer and 4&quot; brick chisel a try...you will be surprised how easily AND precisely it will cut those bricks......and if any of them do show, they will look more natural than a cutting tool will afford.....trust me I do a lot of natural stone masonry/veneer and with just a little practice you will be cuttin those bricks with a chisel and hammer like a pro....if you have access to some spare bricks you can practice outside on them...to get a feel for how to cut them...usually a couple of medium hits on each cut will do the trick.....keep us posted on how you make out! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> thanks for this - yes many was to skin the cat here. I can actually practice on the top bricks as these will be 100% convered. It is the side bricks that might/might now be revealed. I will let everyone know how it goes (but again, Wed is the big day to see if I have the necessary clearances). I will be in mourning if I can&#039;t get the insert.</div>

 

[ScotO]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> thanks for this - yes many was to skin the cat here. I can actually practice on the top bricks as these will be 100% convered. It is the side bricks that might/might now be revealed. I will let everyone know how it goes (but again, Wed is the big day to see if I have the necessary clearances). I will be in mourning if I can&#039;t get the insert. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> No problem, hey we&#039;ll keep our fingers crossed for ya...things will work out one way or another...keep thinkin positive!</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper">Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in.</div>

 

[jatoxico]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I say try one with your grout blade. Go at it from each side, you will get a 3/4 cut all around then knock it off. Then go after the nub. Do a bottom one first but I think it will go quick.</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I say try one with your grout blade. Go at it from each side, you will get a 3/4 cut all around then knock it off. Then go after the nub. Do a bottom one first but I think it will go quick. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup, this is exactly what I was thinking.<br /> <br /> Question - why a bottom one first. I was thinking of going from the top so that the bricks below will provide resistance when I strick the brick ontop for a more controled cut.</div>

 

[jatoxico]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I say try one with your grout blade. Go at it from each side, you will get a 3/4 cut all around then knock it off. Then go after the nub. Do a bottom one first but I think it will go quick. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup, this is exactly what I was thinking.<br /> <br /> Question - why a bottom one first. I was thinking of going from the top so that the bricks below will provide resistance when I strick the brick ontop for a more controled cut. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Less noticeable than eye level if it doesn&#039;t go the way you think. You know, best laid plans... ;-)</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I say try one with your grout blade. Go at it from each side, you will get a 3/4 cut all around then knock it off. Then go after the nub. Do a bottom one first but I think it will go quick. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup, this is exactly what I was thinking.<br /> <br /> Question - why a bottom one first. I was thinking of going from the top so that the bricks below will provide resistance when I strick the brick ontop for a more controled cut. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Less noticeable than eye level. You know best laid plans... ;-) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Good suggestion - I am going to work with ones going across the top first as these will be covered by the surround. The ones on the side should be covered as well. 42 1/2&quot; is the measure of the surround, brick to brick that I am removing is 41 3/4&quot;, so should be covered.</div>

 

[jatoxico]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I say try one with your grout blade. Go at it from each side, you will get a 3/4 cut all around then knock it off. Then go after the nub. Do a bottom one first but I think it will go quick. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup, this is exactly what I was thinking.<br /> <br /> Question - why a bottom one first. I was thinking of going from the top so that the bricks below will provide resistance when I strick the brick ontop for a more controled cut. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Less noticeable than eye level. You know best laid plans... ;-) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Good suggestion - I am going to work with ones going across the top first as these will be covered by the surround. The ones on the side should be covered as well. 42 1/2&quot; is the measure of the surround, brick to brick that I am removing is 41 3/4&quot;, so should be covered. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Your in good shape, have at it. You&#039;ll save yourself some bucks and probably do a better job than anyone you hire. Good luck and snap a pic to show how it went.</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="jatoxico" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> jatoxico said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown&quot; date=&quot;1317100131" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown&quot; date=&quot;1317100131 said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Okay - small update, but another guy came by to look at getting rid of the brick.<br /> <br /> Quote $250-$300, this is what I was expecting.<br /> <br /> I guess the question is now, to do it myself of spend $300 on it?<br /> <br /> Part of me want to try it out, if I get into trouble I can alway call this guy in. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I say try one with your grout blade. Go at it from each side, you will get a 3/4 cut all around then knock it off. Then go after the nub. Do a bottom one first but I think it will go quick. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup, this is exactly what I was thinking.<br /> <br /> Question - why a bottom one first. I was thinking of going from the top so that the bricks below will provide resistance when I strick the brick ontop for a more controled cut. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Less noticeable than eye level. You know best laid plans... ;-) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Good suggestion - I am going to work with ones going across the top first as these will be covered by the surround. The ones on the side should be covered as well. 42 1/2&quot; is the measure of the surround, brick to brick that I am removing is 41 3/4&quot;, so should be covered. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Your in good shape, have at it. You&#039;ll save yourself some bucks and probably do a better job than anyone you hire. Good luck and snap a pic to show how it went. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I will, first have to make sure the T5 fits (this Wed the installer is coming over) once I get this, I will start a new thread. I really don&#039;t mind spending the $300, but i am the type of person to try new things, and i think I can do this.</div>

 

[mhrischuk]

<div class="bbWrapper">There is a possibility of you knocking bricks totally out if you hit them the wrong way. Mortar doesn&#039;t stick as well as some think.</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="mhrischuk" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> mhrischuk said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> There is a possibility of you knocking bricks totally out if you hit them the wrong way. Mortar doesn&#039;t stick as well as some think. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Yup, I know this, but the same goes for the mason who indicated the he will use a hammer and chisel. I think starting the cuts with a grout blade on me oscillating tool will help a lot.</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper">Well had the insert guy over tonight - he says everything is good to go. So I will start demo this weekend or next and start a new thread on it once I do.<br /> <br /> But was so excited tonight that I took off the fireplace glass - it was then I realized that the fireplace opening is pretty big.<br /> <br /> Thanks everyone for their help on this, I think I will attack it with an oscilatting tool + masonry dril bit + brick chisel + brick hammer + vacuum + drop cloth + prayers.<br /></div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Well had the insert guy over tonight - he says everything is good to go. So I will start demo this weekend or next and start a new thread on it once I do.<br /> <br /> But was so excited tonight that I took off the fireplace glass - it was then I realized that the fireplace opening is pretty big.<br /> <br /> Thanks everyone for their help on this, I think I will attack it with an oscilatting tool + masonry dril bit + brick chisel + brick hammer + vacuum + drop cloth + prayers. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> <br /> Well tried one brick and failed - a bit gun shy, the mason is coming tomorrow, will gladly part with my $250-$300 to get this done. The brick beat me today.</div>

 

[tickbitty]

<div class="bbWrapper">Yikes, I guess I am a minority of one here, but I say DON&#039;T cut the brick. Just leave it, it looks fine. If you need to have a surround around an insert, you can have an insert surround custom cut so it sits nicely on the protruding brick level. Or you can put an insert without a surround which actually can look quite nice and give the appearance of a nice (though legless) stove in the fireplace, It would work the same as having the surround and you won&#039;t have to permanently change your brickwork.</div>

 

[begreen]

<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;m not sure I follow why all this work to remove 2-3&quot; of brick. Why? If the surround &quot;just covers&quot; the protruding brick, why not just have the surround fit to the edge of the protrusion? I may be missing an important detail here, but if it just takes trimming a 1/2&quot; off the surround metal or even 3&quot;, that seems like it might be an easier approach.</div>

 

[Yagminas Masonry and Wood-heat]

<div class="bbWrapper">I would most definitely cut the metal surround to fit INSIDE the opening. It makes for a &quot;clean&quot; look.</div>

 

[tickbitty]

<div class="bbWrapper">LOL thanks BeGreen now I&#039;m in a minority of two!<br /> <br /> edit - and then there were three!</div>

 

[tickbitty]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Yagminas Masonry and Wood-heat" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> Yagminas Masonry and Wood-heat said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I would most definitely cut the metal surround to fit INSIDE the opening. It makes for a &quot;clean&quot; look. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> That does look nice, here is a hearth guy that did just that<br /> <div class="bbImageWrapper js-lbImage" title="index.php" data-src="https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php?ACT=24&amp;fid=2&amp;aid=30599_RDn5xLiJzByCY81a4Tko&amp;thumb=1&amp;board_id=1" data-lb-sidebar-href="" data-lb-caption-extra-html="" data-single-image="1"> <img src="https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php?ACT=24&amp;fid=2&amp;aid=30599_RDn5xLiJzByCY81a4Tko&amp;thumb=1&amp;board_id=1" data-url="https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php?ACT=24&amp;fid=2&amp;aid=30599_RDn5xLiJzByCY81a4Tko&amp;thumb=1&amp;board_id=1" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" style="" alt="index.php" title="" width="" height="" loading="lazy" /> </div><br /> <a href="https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/50201/P0/" class="link link--internal" data-proxy-href="/talk/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hearth.com%2Fecontent%2Findex.php%2Fforums%2Fviewthread%2F50201%2FP0%2F&amp;hash=b8cfe2267176ac7fde37f154b7f9042f">https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/50201/P0/</a></div>

 

[begreen]

<div class="bbWrapper">Thanks for the pic tickbitty. Yes, there are alternatives here that need exploring before surgery.</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="BeGreen" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> BeGreen said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thanks for the pic tickbitty. Yes, there are alternatives here that need exploring before surgery. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> My hearth is only 16&quot; from the face of the brick wall. I need all 16&quot; to get the T5 insert in (according to the manual). Without the brick cut back, I am at 14&quot;. So even with the brick cut back I will still need a hearth extension on the floor.</div>

 

[tickbitty]

<div class="bbWrapper">So in that case the extension on the floor should give you all you need, you can get a hearth extender board for around 60$ or get something nicer that&#039;s a little more and matches your setup, and you can leave it permanently or remove it in the off season. Still seems like you don&#039;t need to permanently alter the bricks if you don&#039;t have to. <br /> But it&#039;s your place and the result just has to be what you are after so hope it works out great for you! (post some pics when you&#039;re done!)<br /> <br /> Edit:<br /> Ohhhh, just realized the T5 insert has one of those fancy surrounds that is made to look kinda cast iron and as if it&#039;s part of the stove, which makes for a good looking setup. Do you buy the surround in addition to the stove or does it come with it? Because if it comes with it, I guess I can see it&#039;s not one you would want to cut. But it&#039;s a mighty good looking stove even without that surround, so if you can live without it you can probably custom cut a plain surround or you can skip it.<br /> <div class="bbImageWrapper js-lbImage" title="alderlea_T5insert.jpg" data-src="/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunkersoutfitters.com%2Falderlea_T5insert.jpg&amp;hash=cbd40f6ede32c58fed773059fb31599b" data-lb-sidebar-href="" data-lb-caption-extra-html="" data-single-image="1"> <img src="/talk/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lunkersoutfitters.com%2Falderlea_T5insert.jpg&amp;hash=cbd40f6ede32c58fed773059fb31599b" data-url="http://www.lunkersoutfitters.com/alderlea_T5insert.jpg" class="bbImage" data-zoom-target="1" style="" alt="alderlea_T5insert.jpg" title="" width="" height="" loading="lazy" /> </div></div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper">[quote author=&quot;tickbitty&quot; date=&quot;1317541607&quot;]So in that case the extension on the floor should give you all you need, you can get a hearth extender board for around 60$ or get something nicer that&#039;s a little more and matches your setup, and you can leave it permanently or remove it in the off season. Still seems like you don&#039;t need to permanently alter the bricks if you don&#039;t have to. <br /> But it&#039;s your place and the result just has to be what you are after so hope it works out great for you! (post some pics when you&#039;re done!)[/quote<br /> <br /> Page 4 of the Alderlea T5 manual (at least the way I read it) suggests that i need 16&quot; of hearth so I think I have to get rid of the brick (the installer also said this as well). I don&#039;t mind paying the $300, plus it will then be to code.<br /> <br /> I will post pictures of the install - maybe even the guy working on the brick tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Thanks for you message.</div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="cowtown" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> cowtown said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="tickbitty" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> tickbitty said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> So in that case the extension on the floor should give you all you need, you can get a hearth extender board for around 60$ or get something nicer that&#039;s a little more and matches your setup, and you can leave it permanently or remove it in the off season. Still seems like you don&#039;t need to permanently alter the bricks if you don&#039;t have to. <br /> But it&#039;s your place and the result just has to be what you are after so hope it works out great for you! (post some pics when you&#039;re done!)[/quote<br /> <br /> Page 4 of the Alderlea T5 manual (at least the way I read it) suggests that i need 16&quot; of hearth so I think I have to get rid of the brick (the installer also said this as well). I don&#039;t mind paying the $300, plus it will then be to code.<br /> <br /> I will post pictures of the install - maybe even the guy working on the brick tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Thanks for you message. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Page 4 of the Alderlea T5 manual (at least the way I read it) suggests that i need 16†of hearth so I think I have to get rid of the brick (the installer also said this as well). I don’t mind paying the $300, plus it will then be to code.<br /> <br /> I will post pictures of the install - maybe even the guy working on the brick tomorrow.<br /> <br /> Thanks for you message. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote></div>

 

[ddddddden]

<div class="bbWrapper">Dan, while the mason is there, why not ask how much $ it would be to raise the mantel or replace with non-combustible? Then you could get that m0nster insert that you want! <img src="/talk/styles/default/xenforo/smileys/grin.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /></div>

 

[cowtown]

<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="Den" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> Den said: </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Dan, while the mason is there, why not ask how much $ it would be to raise the mantel or replace with non-combustible? Then you could get that m0nster insert that you want! <img src="/talk/styles/default/xenforo/smileys/grin.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-shortname=":)" /> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> If I was single I would have done this aleady <img src="/talk/styles/default/xenforo/smileys/wink.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-shortname=";)" /> The wife is on board (after hours of me wearing her down) as long as there are minimal changes. Any work on the mantle would just cause issues.</div>