does anyone know if a clay fireback has to fit flush with the front of the builders opening or if it is ok to recess it back so front of it is level with the back of the front bricks? any help would be brill
The fireback generally sits flush, so as to be snug with the fireplace. But I can't think of a reason why it shouldn't sit back slightly. (No doubt there are plenty & we will shortly be advised)
It can be positioned wherever you please so long as you do not interfere with the flow of the flue.
However, it is important that you position the firebrick relative to any decorative elements fronting the fireplace.
A typical firebrick would sit so that the cheek edges finished about 20mm or so from the decorative frontage with the gap being filled with asbestos rope or pointed with fireclay.
Also. the closer to the front the fire the more you get heat wise.
A typical firebrick would sit so that the cheek edges finished about 20mm or so from the decorative frontage with the gap being filled with asbestos rope
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