1 LOG BURNER TO HEAT 2 ROOMS SIMULTANEOUSLY.....DOUBLE ASPECT FIREPLACE

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The video documents an unexpected and extensive renovation project involving a large fireplace that was originally built directly into the floor with significant concrete work. Upon beginning the demolition, the team discovered that the structure was far more substantial than anticipated, requiring the removal of massive stone pieces that were split into three distinct sections: a top piece, a bottom piece, and a thin edge section. This discovery transformed what was expected to be a simple patching job into a major reconstruction effort, as the original spine of the building had been removed during previous works, necessitating the installation of new structural cheeks and screw ties to restore the wall's integrity before any finishing could take place. A significant portion of the project involved salvaging materials from the destroyed fireplace while managing the logistical challenges of heavy demolition work. The team successfully recovered several bricks to patch the face side of the remaining structure, leaving the fire surround inside for potential reuse or sale on platforms like eBay, though they noted that some large cast components were permanently concreted into the floor and could not be removed. To handle the intensive cutting required throughout the day, the crew utilized a backup set of power tools with interchangeable batteries to ensure continuous productivity, highlighting the practical need for having spare equipment ready when working in such demanding conditions. The renovation also addressed moisture management and heating efficiency by installing water suppression systems in both the living room and the bedroom, which proved effective despite the initial concerns about dampness. Since the fireplace is designed to generate heat, no additional insulation was placed beneath the new structure, allowing it to function as a double-aspect log burner capable of warming two rooms simultaneously while being visible from both spaces. The project concluded with the installation of a large dog door and the final cleaning of the area to remove stains, resulting in a restored fireplace that successfully combines structural reinforcement with aesthetic appeal for when the owners return.

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Right. Friday. Wasn't expecting to be here today. I think that's one huge piece that was concreted into the floor. Right. Friday. Wasn't expecting to be here today, but wasn't expecting this fireplace to be like this either. So there you go. A lot more concrete going in there than we're expecting and it's bigger than we're expecting. Obviously when we got here that was a full fireplace path and everything in it still usable and that was a solid wall. So that skip, if I'd realize that I've got a big skip, but we've just managed cuz the stuff that came out of there is unbelievable. And it's all made up. There's the original. There's the huge pieces of stone cuz if you can pick that up, it's three pieces there. There's a top piece, the bottom piece, and a thin piece at the edge there. Not not the best idea for building the fireplace. And then one I think that's one huge piece that. So we're going to strengthen as best we can. Put the put the new cheeks in. Plenty of screw ties. Lint done yesterday. So this is all just extra work that we we weren't expecting. But you've got you've got no idea till you start knocking it down. And also this one we had no idea. There's so much building up to do on this. I thought it' be a bit of patching. not not that that much block work, but as as I said, it's we've took the spine out the building. That was the strength of the building. So, we put the strength back into it. Yeah. Made up with how that's turned out. So, it's just the finishing touches today. Finish this, get tidied up, give it all the white down, and make it nice when they come back. We'll leave the fireplace, the fire surround inside. You can chuck the this in the garden. I expect to go one eBay or something. I think it's cast. I think it's cast. But that was concreted into the floor. That was unbelievable. That everything else is gone. So, we salvaged a few bricks to patch the face side of that. And Alex is going to do the cuts for while I get the mixing. We're just giving the batteries a boost. We definitely need another set. If you're going to be cutting all day, one set isn't enough. You need a backup set. So, obviously, while the one's charging, the other ones are working. So, um yeah, that's on the bucket. That's on the shopping list to get if we've got a five and a four. And I think I think 600 quid for an eight. So, we buy another five. We've got two fives as a backup. And you can also use the air power, the BNQ's own air bow batteries. They're the same batteries. Same same manufacturer. So, um, just look out for deals. Dirty source from using water suppression. Oh, yeah. Water suppression in the living room. That's another first scaffold in the bedroom. Water suppression in in the living room. It worked out okay in the end. And no doubt coming up through there anymore cuz it's got all the DPM under it. No need for insulation under it because it's a fireplace. It's going to be heated. So, [music] right, let's get this mix sorted. Thank you. >> So, let's talk about your new album. And I guess it's fair to say it's the most personal album you've ever made, isn't it? >> It is. I mean, all of my songs is very personal. It all comes from truth. And I was playing as an album in that crooked period. Hey. Hey. Hey. Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. [music] [music] Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. I got you. >> [music] [music] >> Hey oh. Hey. Hey. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] feel dance feel nooh. [music] Yeah. [music] I [music] want you to [music] want Why? Why? [music] >> [music] [music] >> Hey. >> [music] [music] >> Black 2 1 [music] clean 9 Hey. Hey. Hey. >> [music] [music] >> Come on. Come on. Okay. Heat. Heat. Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Hey, [music] hey, >> [music] >> Hello from the living room. >> There we go. One extremely big uh dog door. No, that's um What is it? So, what's going is it a fireplace or >> is it like a fireplace going in? >> Log burner. >> So, it'll heat both rooms. It could be seen from both rooms. >> There we go. So, there's that and that. A big old fireplace replacing job. Lovely stuff. That is that done. We just need to get get a bit of water, scrub some of these stains out. But it back on now. >> Oh god. Yeah. But that's the end of this video. So, thank you very much for watching. If you enjoyed, be sure to give a thumbs up. If you're new to the channel, you want to see more, subscribe and tap on that bell. That way, you always know when we upload. It's a massive help. We really appreciate every form of support you guys give. This has been Brick Clean with Stephen Alex with little log burner cubby hole and we'll see you in the next one. Hey, hey, hey.