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I'm almost ready to start rendering the area between the fireplace opening and the surround. I will be burning logs/coal during winter. I intend to use lime in the mix as this will supposedly reduce the chance of cracking. After using the search facility on here I am more confused than ever!. Do...

What would I be left with if I took out the fireplace completely (the bit you actually have the fire in) and all the rubbish around it and took it back to the 'original' size which can be seen by the line of the bricks. This would make it a lot bigger of course. Could I put in a fire 'basket'...

Anybody?. Getting desperate now!!.

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I've demolished the old brick fireplace,and I'm left with what you can see in the picture. I am planning on using a surround made from reclaimed timber. I would like to tile the area between the surround and the opening. Should I use about fifteen tons of sand/cement mix to bring it flush with...

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