This shows the beauty of CZcams. Not some 19 y.o. acting like they know everything, but a master craftsman without ego helping educate people. Really well done!!
I had a Rumford fireplace in my old home many years ago. Most cozy, functional heating I ever experienced in my lifetime, so far. The best of functional art of architecture and masonry.
Really an excellent video. This fellow is clear and down to Earth in his explanation/instructions. One of the best "how to and why" videos I've seen on CZcams. A big thumbs up.
the man is a true tradesman. I only have one thing to add because I'm a refractory specialist. you are supposed to use full joints on your fire brick. do not ever put just a bead on it. its totally different than regular brick. refrac needs full joints.
Such a relief and a pleasure to see/hear a southern craftsman. I grew up in Texas where working with tools was the expectation; these days, most people I know have no practical skills.
Best Detailed Video ever,And with lots of unique features like sloped inner firebox firebrick,Your the best teacher that explains it so that one can understand,Your the flipping " " Brick 🧱 Whisper'r "
I am a mason of over 27 years and this video is awesome, he did not show rebar in the interior portion of the chimney as is should be in every corner at least and continuous all the way up and also I did not hear anything about heat stop refractory mortar as it needs to be used on the fire box and flu all the way up. I would also use Cmu block instead of brick to build a chimney like this because it is faster ,less expensive and it getting covered with stone. I am not knocking his video , I am just saying that is this up to code in Oregon but he built a badass fireplace for sure!
Masonry fireplace can be the best fireplace, and out last everyrhing else!. I still have and use my blue rubble rock, fire brick fireplace, I built 1977. I Never did nothing to it except clean it and tuckpointed the top. I built my flu liner with fire bricks, its never Cracked or decayed. T ile like flu liners do over time. Square tile Flue liners last decades too. You built yours to.specs, awesome job mate!!
thank you. im returning to masonry for full time work. i learned basics when i was in my 20's. built fire box last week and put my firebrick in water. the mortar dries up immediately i want to use your firebox pattern to build outdoor fireplaces. with your permission
On the firebox was you using regular mortar? We always used fireclay with no joints ,30 yrs laying brick, and we was solid between liner and masonry with mortar
I really enjoyed your video! You're the real deal .I helped my grandpa build fireplaces but it has been 20 years,so I'm trying to refresh. I do remember him using a sponge to smooth out the flue liners and throat. also I was wondering if the two side posts work as the rebar? Otherwise rebar would run from the footing up the chimney, correct?
Firebox height is not really high enough; I build mine around 36 in. high should be a minimum of 6 inches higher than the height you cross the inside opening. The smoke chamber must be parged in this area, or it would not pass inspection.
Very nice work! I will be following your instructions to build my outdoor fireplace, where did you buy the damper from? And how much was it? I couldn't find any for sale online
Great Video cant find another like it on CZcams all of the other fireplaces video are outdoor home owner type that do not need to be inspected or comply with Chapter 10. The only thing lacking in your video is it jumps ahead to quickly and we miss the detail on the fire box construction. Can you tell me about the insulation you show I believe it is to rap the damper to space the bricks out I would like to know more as I am going to be building a very similar fire place and the more tips I have the better. Thanks again for posting the video!
what would be an estimated price be to hire someone to do this? While, I want to learn to do this myself, I kinda want someone( which I don't have) to make sure I am doing the flew line and chimney itself so it vents properly.Im considering I might want to contract it out if i am in doubt
For the one in the video the estimated price was somewhere from 4,000 to 6,000 dollars for labor, material, and all but the price could vary for a number of reasons.
''There is no material on a construction project that is handled and adjusted more than that of the lowly brick or stone.'' -former brick & stone mason.
Hey Luke, when looking down the flue wall at 13:11, i see a bed of mortar, what is that bed of mortar doing there? Is it placed on top of the damper? I totally missed this step
Where it corbels in the meat the flue?its wrong to stucco?ive only been in the game for 5 years and the 2 masons I've worked with do that. And we dont leave hollow areas in the wall neither always solid masonry.if that's what your refuting to as the chambers.
No we just haven't had to do one like that. I asked my boss about it he said that he hasn't done one that way in a while.if they ask for it or plans call for it he will but we just haven't had to. Witch is fine I haven't heard of any chimneys having a problem.theres more then one way to do skin a cat but every mason I have ever met thinks his way is the only way to go so if u thank that that's the only way to build it I'm sorry but it's been done that way in around these parts in north Carolina for a while now and no problems.
I've never seen a pro strike refractory brick lol don't u want as little joint as possible? It looks nice but if I did that on a job I'd be called a boot. He also skips over important steps like doing the smoke chamber. He also doesn't parge the smoke chamber. I shoot castable to make it smooth
This is Lee the Mason. And yes you are right it is not wise to have metal right there by the fire box guess it does expand this was the customers idea and was done already so had to be done with it there
This shows the beauty of CZcams. Not some 19 y.o. acting like they know everything, but a master craftsman without ego helping educate people. Really well done!!
Be grateful those 19 year olds post vids so boomers like you have content to view
He is just like my father Clarence Case from Phoenix, steady eddie.
Yes Furhad, what would I do without videos on shuffle dancing
Jeez what's wrong with 19 year olds
I started mason tending when I was 19.
I had a Rumford fireplace in my old home many years ago. Most cozy, functional heating I ever experienced in my lifetime, so far. The best of functional art of architecture and masonry.
One of the best series on CZcams
It is truly something special to watch a master craftsman work so effortlessly. Pure amazement.
I built my first fireplace with the little experience i had and the help of these videos! Thanks for the free knowledge great sir!
Really an excellent video. This fellow is clear and down to Earth in his explanation/instructions.
One of the best "how to and why" videos I've seen on CZcams.
A big thumbs up.
The first real bricklayer i've seen here. He knows how to put the closure in.
This was one of the most helpful DIY fireplace videos I've seen. Thank you.
Best brick fireplace video for good instruction.
Very well done, it’s good to see someone take the time to go through some simple things that can make or break a project.
Geeezzzz, this guy is good. I was going to build my own, but I might just call him and have him do it for me.
the man is a true tradesman. I only have one thing to add because I'm a refractory specialist. you are supposed to use full joints on your fire brick. do not ever put just a bead on it. its totally different than regular brick. refrac needs full joints.
Do you need refractory mortar for a firebox?
Such a relief and a pleasure to see/hear a southern craftsman. I grew up in Texas where working with tools was the expectation; these days, most people I know have no practical skills.
Single best video on all of CZcams.
As another mason thumbing through videos for ideas an a project I’m doing this is the only one I’ve seen done correct with a fire wall. Good job!
How long will those wall tiles last?
Ties !
Best Detailed Video ever,And with lots of unique features like sloped inner firebox firebrick,Your the best teacher that explains it so that one can understand,Your the flipping " " Brick 🧱 Whisper'r "
Thank you Luke. Best video I have ever seen on building a fireplace. Helmut .
Master of your craft! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Sir! You are a true craftsman! Please come to Texas and build my fireplace.
Pro passing on his experience, skills, and knowledge.
Thank you for sharing. Very informative.
As someone who wants to join the masonry profession, this fascinates me! Great job!
One of a kind video on you tube. Great job! I'm working on double side double decker fireplace. Hoping to run into one flue. Thanks for the video!
Love it! Please keep bringing us more great quality content. You are a wonderful instructor. Well done!
Amazing to watch this craftsman work.
This guy is on it, everything from the hair to the tobacco, not to mention skill level. Thumbs up
This is best one I have found on fireplace
I am a mason of over 27 years and this video is awesome, he did not show rebar in the interior portion of the chimney as is should be in every corner at least and continuous all the way up and also I did not hear anything about heat stop refractory mortar as it needs to be used on the fire box and flu all the way up. I would also use Cmu block instead of brick to build a chimney like this because it is faster ,less expensive and it getting covered with stone. I am not knocking his video , I am just saying that is this up to code in Oregon but he built a badass fireplace for sure!
Lol I noticed that too, I guess we just over engineer stuff here in Oregon.
Carpet! Nice idea. Like the j bolt too. I know you make it look easy but I gotta try it.
Masonry fireplace can be the best fireplace, and out last everyrhing else!. I still have and use my blue rubble rock, fire brick fireplace, I built 1977. I Never did nothing to it except clean it and tuckpointed the top. I built my flu liner with fire bricks, its never Cracked or decayed. T ile like flu liners do over time. Square tile Flue liners last decades too. You built yours to.specs, awesome job mate!!
the best how too video I've ever seen!!!!!!!
Fascinating
thank you. im returning to masonry for full time work. i learned basics when i was in my 20's. built fire box last week and put my firebrick in water. the mortar dries up immediately i want to use your firebox pattern to build outdoor fireplaces. with your permission
Impressive video.i like how you have a relaxed style
Nice work Luke ... Using your video to build our fireplace in England
Ol boy knows the score..glad the markets high enuff we can make profit while describing what's going on on film to all those CZcamsrs
9:10 - what a legend.
With these videos I built my own. Never layed a brick in my life. Wish I k ew how to post a picture
Thank you for this video! It has helped me greatly create my outdoor Fireplace
Great job 👍 hello from Kentucky mountains USA 👍 liked and subscribed
better to install an angle iron over the damper 1/2" minimum clear leaving a space for expansion of metal damper.Nice job in any case!
You can’t put the iron on top of the damper you have to put it in the front
Amazing, you make it look so easy.
Great job sir much respect
Handy man with the blade.
Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍
thnak you so much greetings from chile
Very nice instructional video. A+
Well done 👏👏👏
thanks for the video I would love to see more!!!
Everything looks great but I noticed you didn’t parge the throat (smoke chamber)
On the firebox was you using regular mortar? We always used fireclay with no joints ,30 yrs laying brick, and we was solid between liner and masonry with mortar
I think im in love.
Excelente trabajo👍
great video done with fines
Nice job dude,like the video,being a Mason I enjoy watching yr style.
Do you get much heat pass through the back wall of the fireplace. Only asking as I plan to build mine 4" from a wooden fence
Perfect amigo
I really enjoyed your video! You're the real deal .I helped my grandpa build fireplaces but it has been 20 years,so I'm trying to refresh. I do remember him using a sponge to smooth out the flue liners and throat. also I was wondering if the two side posts work as the rebar? Otherwise rebar would run from the footing up the chimney, correct?
Now watcha wanna do is ... Watch this man closely and spend decades learning masonry and become a true craftsmen.
Firebox height is not really high enough; I build mine around 36 in. high should be a minimum of 6 inches higher than the height you cross the inside opening. The smoke chamber must be parged in this area, or it would not pass inspection.
Bingo
This dude is majestic as fuck
can you please show me the steps to making the back wall of the fireplace that slant inward
Beautiful masonry work. What kind of mud did you use on the bed.
great work!
Good morning. I’m looking for a job to learn this profession. Any ideas. Your work inspired me. Thanks for that
I loved it make more videos
very good job
What's that mix you're using for your fire brick?
Got damn..this guy looks like one cool dude. I bet he can point out where a needle is somewhere in the grassland behind him
Very nice work! I will be following your instructions to build my outdoor fireplace, where did you buy the damper from? And how much was it? I couldn't find any for sale online
Landscape lads! Landscape!
Are you using regular mortar for the fire brick or is that high heat refactoring cement?
This guy's GOOD!
You suppose to plaster inside until flue line ?
Unless I miss it
Great Video cant find another like it on CZcams all of the other fireplaces video are outdoor home owner type that do not need to be inspected or comply with Chapter 10. The only thing lacking in your video is it jumps ahead to quickly and we miss the detail on the fire box construction. Can you tell me about the insulation you show I believe it is to rap the damper to space the bricks out I would like to know more as I am going to be building a very similar fire place and the more tips I have the better. Thanks again for posting the video!
I have a question. Did he use a form for the back of the firebox to get that slope or did they stay in place like that??
Man I wish you were around me, I’d hire you! I am going to attempt this, wish there was a way to reach out!
I hope that my trowel technique get as good as yours.
Very nice :)
Can you please tell me where Lee works out of? I'd like him to build something similar to this fireplace in Austin, TX.
thefifthrobot San Angelo texas
How long did this take you from start to finish?
Nice video right here 🧱👍🏻
what would be an estimated price be to hire someone to do this? While, I want to learn to do this myself, I kinda want someone( which I don't have) to make sure I am doing the flew line and chimney itself so it vents properly.Im considering I might want to contract it out if i am in doubt
For the one in the video the estimated price was somewhere from 4,000 to 6,000 dollars for labor, material, and all but the price could vary for a number of reasons.
***** thank you
MischievousKittie how much
''There is no material on a construction project
that is handled and adjusted more
than that of the lowly brick or stone.''
-former brick & stone mason.
Assuming I can DIY what is the approximate cost of material?
Hey Huckabee....no fireclay in your mud? Just curious....great job on the fireplace bro👍✌
Hey Luke, when looking down the flue wall at 13:11, i see a bed of mortar, what is that bed of mortar doing there? Is it placed on top of the damper? I totally missed this step
I spotted that too but believe we're seeing behind the damper... go back to 8:05
This dude is the Larry Haun of masonry
Why wouldnt you have used solid concrete blocks instead of bricks?
Plaster the smoke chamber on the next one too since it's too late now on this one
That's how I was taught to
@@coltonnixon6660 well you were taught wrong! And use chamber tech 2000! Good luck
Where it corbels in the meat the flue?its wrong to stucco?ive only been in the game for 5 years and the 2 masons I've worked with do that. And we dont leave hollow areas in the wall neither always solid masonry.if that's what your refuting to as the chambers.
@@coltonnixon6660 Are you working in Haiti
No we just haven't had to do one like that. I asked my boss about it he said that he hasn't done one that way in a while.if they ask for it or plans call for it he will but we just haven't had to. Witch is fine I haven't heard of any chimneys having a problem.theres more then one way to do skin a cat but every mason I have ever met thinks his way is the only way to go so if u thank that that's the only way to build it I'm sorry but it's been done that way in around these parts in north Carolina for a while now and no problems.
Why not 4" block?
Excellent work, one question thou do you need a damper for outside fireplace or is this a code?
its called corbelling. stepping in the brick.
Why don't you parge the smoke chamber to make it smoother?
PaddleDogC5 I was thinking the same thing I'm pretty sure you have to were I live but just all that restriction in all the corners of the brick.
I've never seen a pro strike refractory brick lol don't u want as little joint as possible? It looks nice but if I did that on a job I'd be called a boot. He also skips over important steps like doing the smoke chamber. He also doesn't parge the smoke chamber. I shoot castable to make it smooth
Who’s idea was it to shoot the video in portrait mode? 🤷🏻♂️
Is this dude still alive? He needs to make more videos
I would like to contact you for a possible job, where do I got to get ur info?
Is it OK to lay brick next to the metal pole? Looks like it would move a little and crack the brick.
It sure will crack. Metal expands and contracts.
This is Lee the Mason. And yes you are right it is not wise to have metal right there by the fire box guess it does expand this was the customers idea and was done already so had to be done with it there
You ever heard of refractory firebox mortar dude? Your firebox work needs much improvement but someday maybe you'll get there
Charlie Galanti - You are the greatest mason of all time. Everybody knows this.
michael breslin - with 3 subscribers and 0 videos - no doubt about that !
@@michaelbreslin2403 this work isn't even close to code, maybe in Haiti
He is right. He should be using fire clay, but maybe he didn't mention it in the video
Great flick buttering the perps thats great on a fireplace hope the ownwer has his contents insurance payed up