Having established fireplace, it is possible to create the cozy and warm atmosphere in the room. In city apartments the oven equipment of this version is mounted extremely seldom. In high-rise buildings the fireplaces are forbidden to be established. But in owner-occupied dwelling or at the dacha such equipment can be built, of course.
So, how to make fireplace with own hands? Collect such designs, as well as simple ovens, in most cases brick.
Preparation of materials
Walls and the lower part of flues of fireplaces at operation are warmed very strongly. Therefore these their parts need to be spread from shamotny fire-resistant brick. For pipe top at the same time it is allowed to use normal brick.
Solution for mounting of shamotny brick is prepared from sand and clay. Clay is previously retted at the same time for 3 days. Further it is mixed with sand in proportions depending on its fat content. If the ball rolled from the prepared clay mortar when falling from height of 1 meter does not break into pieces — mix is suitable for use.
Fireplaces in owner-occupied dwellings only on the base are built. Therefore for assembly of such construction it will be necessary to buy also M400 brand cement. To make solution, it is mixed with sand and crushed stone in proportion 1/3/4.
How to make fireplace: step-by-step instruction
In the beginning at assembly of fireplace the base is flooded. For this purpose in the earth the hole is dug out. It is necessary to go deep into soil when filling the basis of fireplace approximately on 40 cm.
On bottom of the dug-out hole crushed stone and sand are filled further and rammed. Then in ditch the timbering and framework from reinforcing rod are established. At the next stage the filling of concrete mix is made. Height of socle part of the base of fireplace has to be equal to about 15 cm.
In two weeks after construction of the base it is possible to start assembly of fireplace. The base should be laid previously roofing material. Further on the moisture-proof base one number of shamotny bricks uninterruptedly gives all the best.
After the basis is completely ready, it is possible to start assembly of the fireplace. Perform this procedure, using poryadovka. So call schemes of special version on which the configuration of each brick number of fireplace is presented in all details.
Upon termination of assembly, fireplace walls usually plaster. Begin to heat such oven equipment usually in two weeks after its construction.
Earlier to begin to operate fireplace it is impossible. Otherwise seams of its laying can crack.
What rules should be followed at assembly
So, how to make fireplace in country house - it is clear. At assembly of such designs the hands, in addition, it is necessary to follow certain rules.
It is necessary to have the oven equipment of this type in the house so that the door of its fire chamber was not opposite to outer door. Otherwise the fireplace not too effectively will heat the room.
At assembly of such designs, in addition, it is worth following also such rules:
- in the locations of door and ashpit the asbestos cord has to be surely laid;
- the furnace camera of fireplace is not plastered from within.
Back wall furnace fireplace cameras always have at a small angle. Between the adjoining wall and fireplace, by rules of fire safety, it is necessary to lay asbestos sheets not less than 2 cm thick.