WHO INSTALLS A FIREPLACE DURING NEW CONSTRUCTION?

A fireplace may look like a finishing feature, but its installation begins much earlier in the construction process.

Chimney Monkey installs fireplaces and venting systems in new homes, townhomes, condominiums, multifamily buildings, renovations, and rebuilds. The company is currently completing fireplace work for a residential rebuilding project in Buffalo Grove.

Before framing and mechanical work are finalized, the project team may need to consider:

• The type and model of fireplace • Manufacturer-specified clearances • Framing dimensions • Vent or chimney routing • Chase construction • Firestopping • Roof or wall termination placement • Gas and electrical coordination • Access for installation and future service

The appropriate plan depends on the appliance, building design, site conditions, applicable requirements, and the responsibilities assigned to each trade.

Factory-built, direct-vent gas, and wood-burning systems do not all use the same components or installation methods. Reviewing the appliance specifications early can help identify conflicts before walls, ceilings, roofing, and finish materials limit the available options.

For builders and homeowners, the central lesson is simple: fireplace planning belongs near the beginning of the construction schedule—not at the end.