Fireplace Information,

Barrie

Im doing a Fireplace project in construction for my leaving cert and need as much information on Fireplaces as possible.I did a bit of googling but didnt find much only electric fireplaces.Basicly what i need is information on fireplaces like Building regulations,Sizes,Flues,Hearths,Etc.Im building one in full scale so all help appreciated.


P.s-I tryed the Leaving Cert forum aswell but no replies so here seems my only other option.

rooferPete

Hi Barrie,

The best advice I can offer you is to check out your local library for a copy of Builders Detail Sheets by Sam Smith.

It has a lot of details both written and drawings on all aspects of building work, on chimneys it shows a lot of detail and in my view more important the reason why certain things are done the way they are.

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Barrie

Cheers i actually didnt think on going to the library.But i dont mind buying a few books.You sound your in the construction business so can you recommend me a few good books.The price really isnt problem.

rooferPete

Hi Barrie,

I have been accused of a similar affliction by others, so I guess there must be some construction in my background

Seriously though for the Leaving Cert the book mentioned can be a valuable tool, to buy it I would think about twenty five euro though you might do better on Amazon.com or Ebay.

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Barrie

My teacher has a brilliant D.i.y book i really should of asking him could i have a loan of it.Ill do a search in toen tomorow and see what i find

rooferPete

Hi Barrie,

I have what amounts to a library of books some first editions including a set of diy books from the 1930's a very handy set of books but not relevant to the leaving cert.

Easons should have a book suitable to your course, you can buy a set of books on the building regs I think they cost about 100 euro from the govt puplications office Marlboro Street (I Think).

It could be a mistake to try memorising all the regulations as even the professionals like Architects and Engineers do have to check up on what appear as everyday regs to make sure they haven't been updated or just to clarify their memory is correct.

FWIW try staying with the course content you will have plenty of time available after the exams to fill in any of the blanks.

Best of luck with your project.

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Barrie

Cheers for that i dont think theres a easons in waterford though.

gregos

rooferPete wrote:

you can buy a set of books on the building regs I think they cost about 100 euro from the govt puplications office Marlboro Street
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You cn get all the technical guidance documents here (free):

www.environ.ie

Barrie

Thanks for that link really needed them.

Victor

rooferPete wrote:

building regs I think they cost about 100 euro from the govt puplications office Marlboro Street (I Think).

Molesworth Street.

rooferPete

Thanks Victor, now it's obvious why I spend so much time in traffic

Gregos,

Thanks for a very handy link, it's a great rescource for refreshing the memory.

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Barrie

Also sorry i didnt make it clear but i have to construct/build a full scale fireplace so all help welcome

Debracd

HI there big bro!
Fancy meeting you here!

Barrie

Talking to me?
Or someone else

Debracd

No barrie sorry, Pete

Barrie

Ok

Debracd

Unless you're a long lost brother I never heard of??

Barrie

I dont think so