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Fireplace hearth small improper crackedFireplace hearth small improper cracked : Safety considerations require at least 1 to 20 inches of hearth in front of the fireplace and 6 to 12 inches on each side. Sometimes even this is not enough if you have no fire-screen and build fires using wood that pops and crackles (which they all seem to do). Damaged or cracked hearths are usually cosmetic. The hearth can be any fireproof material such as tile, brick, metal, etc. Have a tile contractor or masonry contractor install additional material or completely rebuild the hearth. Repairs to damaged hearths are as varied as there are hearths. The inspector will attempt to provide information helpful for your particular situation. Contact NJ home inspectors for more information and assistance. Combustibles mantle too close to fire box or opening: Ash clean-out door opening damaged blocked missing Damper inoperative open and gas log installed Creosote buildup in the chimney Unlined or damaged liners within chimneys
File last updated May 22, 2012 * Copyright © 2012 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm 56 Woodland Drive, Woodland Park (formerly West Paterson) NJ 07424 973-812-5100 providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121.
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