Factory-built and masonry fireplace installation in Tampa Palms
Local installers who keep the hidden parts open until they have been checked.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Framing, Chimney and Hearth, Installed Together
Nothing is ordered until each part of the installation has been explained.
How high the chimney stands above the roof
A wood fireplace chimney has to clear the roof by enough to draw well and keep sparks away from the roofing. Florida's residential code sets the rule for masonry chimneys in section R1003.9, and factory-built chimney instructions such as DuraTech's quote the same rule from NFPA 211. Under that rule, the chimney needs a 3-foot rise above its own roof opening, plus 2 feet of height over any portion of the building that is 10 feet away or closer.
Next to a taller wing or on a steep roof, that can mean more chimney than people expect. Our pros measure it on site in Tampa Palms and show you the finished height before work starts.
Outside air for the fire
A wood fire uses a lot of air. Section R1006.1 of the Florida residential code requires an outside air supply for the fireplace, with an exception for a room whose mechanical ventilation keeps the indoor pressure neutral or positive. For factory-built units, section R1006.1.1 requires the air duct to be a listed component installed per the fireplace instructions.
The code also keeps intakes out of garages and basements and calls for corrosion-resistant 1/4-inch mesh over them. Our team places the intake outside, uses the kit the manufacturer lists and shows you where it is on your home in Tampa Palms.
Mantels, trim and the surround
Heat from the fire reaches the wall around it. For a factory-built unit, the installation manual sets how close a combustible mantel and trim may sit to the opening and how far they may project. For a masonry fireplace, the clearance rules in section R1001.11 of the Florida residential code govern the wood around it.
Our pros check your chosen mantel height and trim against those limits before anything is fixed to the wall. Stone, tile and other noncombustible surrounds give more freedom, and we talk through the options that suit your room.
What you keep after installation
When the fireplace is finished, you should have more than a working fire. Our pros hand over the installation and operating manual, point out the listing label on the unit and go through the fuel and care rules with you.
Keep those papers with your house records. They tell anyone who works on the fireplace later exactly which system is installed, which matters for replacement parts and repairs in the years ahead. Our work in Tampa Palms is backed by a workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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In Tampa Palms, a new fireplace booked within 72 hours of the visit is 10% off.
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- Framing and roof structure reviewed along the chimney route
- Hearth extension sized to the manual or the code
- Mantel and trim checked against clearance limits
- Work by other trades named in writing
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