Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Have protruding brick fireplace and want wood mantle

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jaykray
03-09-05, 08:26 PM
I have a brick fireplace and want to cover it with wood. I am unable to find a pre-made mantle to cover it and think I need to build it custom. I am just wondering what would be the best way to attach the wood to the brick?

majakdragon
03-14-05, 07:24 AM
I would use Tapcon concrete anchors. Try to hit a mortar joint to avoid breaking any brick. Tapcons are a screw and you drill a hole with a masonary bit and then screw them in. They can be found at most Home centers and hardware stores. You would have to putty over the countersunk heads. Good luck.