To Fix or Not To Fix my Cracked Fireplace...is the question??? HELP!!!

[ReggieT]

Been burning wood real heavy the last 2 winters here in Birmingham, AL and developed a small crack at the seam of the back right corner of my fireplace...about 6 inch's high and about 1/2 inch wide.

Several so called "Fireplace/Wood Guru's" have said it's no big deal...just keep chucking all the hickory, ash and cherry I've got seasoned into it!
They insist there's no danger of any sparks or fire leaping between the the crack and igniting whatever's behind it!


I told them they were on some high powered narcotics...and to get the hell headed!:msp_angry:

A really good Brick Mason told me he'd ficit for $100 or redo the whole Fireplace for $150 if I supplied the Firebrick & mortar.

I'm yet a novice at all this what are my risk if I "overlook" the crack and is this a decent sounding repair price?

Thanks Guys...
Appreciate cha

Reggie T

 

[John R]

If the guy knows what he's doing with fire places, it sounds like a good deal.

 

[Turkeyslayer]

You can buy a tube of fireplace cement that goes in a calking gun and fix it yourself.
How to Fix Cracks in a Brick Fireplace | eHow.com

 

[zogger]

You can buy a tube of fireplace cement that goes in a calking gun and fix it yourself.
How to Fix Cracks in a Brick Fireplace | eHow.com

this ^^^^^

 

[ReggieT]

Thanks

Turkeyslayer...Man I appreciate you my friend! I'm definitely headed to Home Depot ASAP to get some this product!

I'm ALL IN!

THANKS AGAIN.


ReggieT

You can buy a tube of fireplace cement that goes in a calking gun and fix it yourself.
How to Fix Cracks in a Brick Fireplace | eHow.com

 

[Turkeyslayer]

Your welcome. Let us know how you make out with the repair.