Hi
I currently have a marble surround that has been in place since the property was built in 1890. There is no insert although it looks like there may have been one at some point.
I want to install a cast iron insert but I am struggling to work out how to fit/secure it. The marble surround is flush to the opening so there is no lip or anything to butt it up against.
I have also read that you should secure it with high gauge wire?
Would I also need to backfill?
I am assuming this is done via the hole in the insert where the smoke goes up?
I have been quoted £500 to have it done by a fireplace expert but would rather do it myself.
Any help really appreciated
I currently have a marble surround that has been in place since the property was built in 1890. There is no insert although it looks like there may have been one at some point.
I want to install a cast iron insert but I am struggling to work out how to fit/secure it. The marble surround is flush to the opening so there is no lip or anything to butt it up against.
I have also read that you should secure it with high gauge wire?
Would I also need to backfill?
I am assuming this is done via the hole in the insert where the smoke goes up?
I have been quoted £500 to have it done by a fireplace expert but would rather do it myself.
Any help really appreciated