Making hole in false chimney breast bigger
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 12:32 pm
by Dulapeep
We want to make this hole taller to fit in a cast iron fireplace. The hole is boxed in with wood and I don't know what false chimney breasts are normally made of, can we just remove the wood and chip away at whatever is there?
Re: Making hole in false chimney breast bigger
Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:56 pm
by stoneyboy
Hi dulapeep
You can remove the ply liner - this is not strong enough to have any structural purpose. You will probably find a piece of angle iron across the top of the opening but there could also be a brick arch forming the top support. Suggest you hack off the plaster above the fireplace so you can see and decide how to proceed.
Regards S