Large fireplace opening

Question

What can you do if a fireplace opening is too big? Is this easy to fix? How can you make a fireplace smaller? Cheers.

Wesley · Answer

Depending on what the fireplace is made off either way it will be relatively easy to make the fireplace smaller. You just need to in fill either side with the same material that is made from originally

Glen · Answer

This can be altered with a small timber fram and plasterboard depending on what surface is already there but isn't usually a big job

Paul · Answer

To make the fireplace smaller, you can use some fire-resistant board.

Shane · Answer

my the vented space above smaller creating the vortex you need for smoke to go up the chimney

Ali · Answer

It is easy to fix.
Normally old fitting can be used to oversized gap then used new fitting to overcome any issues

Large fireplace opening

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