Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - heat/water damage repair on exterior?
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HackOfAllTrades
05-01-06, 11:35 AM
I have a fireplace that needs some repair for obvious water damage, heat soak which has degraded the brick and mortar near the firebox on the exterior of the fireplace. The house is getting a modern facelift and the firplace is getting a retrofit conversion from wood to gas burning. (mostly for looks)
Is it out of the question to cover the entire exterior of the brick with a smooth concrete finish? Some of the brick around the firebox will be repointed and touched up, but after that can the whole thing be skinned with concrete? Is this an insane idea? I think for looks and longevity this is the only option other than dismantling the whole thing.
Is it out of the question to cover the entire exterior of the brick with a smooth concrete finish? Some of the brick around the firebox will be repointed and touched up, but after that can the whole thing be skinned with concrete? Is this an insane idea? I think for looks and longevity this is the only option other than dismantling the whole thing.
twelvepole
05-06-06, 10:47 AM
Stucco would be an attractive option.