Hi
I'm replacing an old fire surround for a coal fire. I just want to attach concrete board to the front face and tile it. However. The is no lintel existing and the metal frame (reusing the old one) opening is lower than where the chimney starts. Therefore there would be about a 5-10 cm gap on the inside front of the fire where the back of the concrete board would be exposed to the fire. I.e on the inside... Is this safe? It seems to be what was done before but doesn't seem right somehow... And if it's ok can anyone recommend a board and adhesive?
Hope that makes sense.. If not let me know and I'll draw a picture!
I'm replacing an old fire surround for a coal fire. I just want to attach concrete board to the front face and tile it. However. The is no lintel existing and the metal frame (reusing the old one) opening is lower than where the chimney starts. Therefore there would be about a 5-10 cm gap on the inside front of the fire where the back of the concrete board would be exposed to the fire. I.e on the inside... Is this safe? It seems to be what was done before but doesn't seem right somehow... And if it's ok can anyone recommend a board and adhesive?
Hope that makes sense.. If not let me know and I'll draw a picture!
