Metal Stud Framing Fireplace

Boxed header members provide backing for attachment of window covering support.

Metal stud framing fireplace.

Boxed jamb studs welded together reduces material build up and finish problems. There is only one metal stud while all the above horizontal support will be wood instead because the fireplace lean back a bit creating enough gap on top area. I framed all around the unit with steel studs used durock nextgen board directly to the studs. The metal standoffs on the fireplace were secured in place for only a drywall finish no tile or stone.

The fireplace sticks out 2 past the base to accommodate full 2 x 2 studs easier to frame a full wall. Seeing that there wasn t a video tha talke. The advantage of using fireplace inserts over the open fireplace is there is a space between the firebox and the outside walls of the insert. I think your recommendation of using a piece of wood inside to avoid bend makes sense.

Fireplace in a straight wall. Not sure about the specs on you re quad but my napoleon nz3000 required metal studs above and beside the unit for correct clearances. Other considerations for the front wall of the fireplace could be if you want to use masonry stone or brick. Metal studs are generally considered suitable for framing non load bearing walls and in particular for finishing basement spaces where the potential for excess moisture presents the problem of rot and mold growth with wood construction.

The fireplace was levelled horizontally and vertically and centred in the space. No combustibles were to be used up to around 96 above the unit and 6 to the sides of the unit. Although steel studs are not susceptible to mold or rot they can rust in damp situations so the use of a vapor barrier or gasket between the bottom plate and. Use of cripple stud to receive head sill tracks at the jamb studs helps maintain alignment of finishes.

My wife and i bought a fixer upper and the fireplace needed remodeling so i did my best to to it with metal studs. Window load bearing boxed header boxed jamb. In this plan detail drawing the framed opening must be the exact width shown 41 1 4.