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Old 01-18-2021, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
Not sure how you install a fire place IN a wall, our house is concrete block (outside walls) and interior walls are around 4 inches. There are several fire place furniture type that are mounted AGAINST the existing wall. If I misunderstood sorry, otherwise you may want to clarify. The units I mentioned typically do not require any special installation except possibly a receptacle to plug in the unit.
Thank you. I did see some units that were very slim and inserted into an existing wall but feel the best is to build a frame, as illustrated in the photos other posted added. Will report back on what I find out and hope to hear from folks who have done this.