centralizing bedroom fire place

[robgreendoncaster]

hi guys

so, the plan is(was) to open up old fireplace to fit an old cast iron one in our bedroom, purely for decorational purposes. problem is, is that when I took first few bricks out it turned out that the existing hole is quite a bit right of centre by around 6 inches. the fireplace im wanting to put in is only has a 12inch gap. what i''m wondering is how detrimental is it to remove the bricks further along to centralize it or am I just going to have to accept an off centre fireplace

thanks guys

rob

 

[foxhole]

Depends how the opening is held up, you may be able to move but you need to expose the top to check.A pic would help, fireplace standing beside the location.

 

[robgreendoncaster]

not sure how to attach a photo on this

 

[foxhole]

not sure how to attach a photo on this

Go to images and upload , when posting select 'show my images' and clic on any you wish to appear in post.

 

[big-all]

if its offset theres a fair chance that the chimney from down stairs is in that space

 

[robgreendoncaster]

aye there is, but both fireplaces are out of use and will remain purely decorational

 

[robgreendoncaster]

here it is

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• robgreendoncaster
• 17 Jun 2013
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