I'm thinking of removing this hearth so I can install internal insulation from first to ground floor without cold bridges. Removing it shouldn't be a big job but I'm wondering if there are structural issues I need to worry about.
removing chimney hearth old terrace house
- Thread starter xelaris
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They are usually about 2 or 3 inches thick and cast around battens nailed to the sides of the joists. There's no structural objection to moving it, but be careful not to damage the ceiling below.
It might continue into the fireplace recess, if so split it with a chisel to prevent damage to the surrounding brickwork, and leave it in position in the recess itself.
It might continue into the fireplace recess, if so split it with a chisel to prevent damage to the surrounding brickwork, and leave it in position in the recess itself.
There's no ceiling below....stripped everything and ready to install continuous insulation from one floor to the other. No gaps no cold bridges once the ugly grey stuff is removed.
Somehow I thought that hearth was too small to provide any structural advantage...
I'm thinking of drilling a row of small holes along the brick-line - it should split neatly and then smash the concrete and remove it.
Somehow I thought that hearth was too small to provide any structural advantage...
I'm thinking of drilling a row of small holes along the brick-line - it should split neatly and then smash the concrete and remove it.
I hade one downstairs and it was built up from rubble and cement from the base of the crawl space.
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