I built a fireplace. Easier than I thought.

[@jordanebersole4954]

The base design is exactly what I envisioned doing in our master bedroom. Even watching the mid section build where the fireplace sits was really helpful for me while designing ours. Great video, looking forward to watching the mantle build!!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful 😁

[@estee1976]

Your video helped with decision of upgrading to ventless fireplace and move it from awkward corner to center of wall for esthetic look. Thank you

[@EverydayBuilds]

That’s great! You’re welcome!

[@HiDeaf]

Grest video as im looking to build this myself. Although, you should specify that the type of Teflon tape used is not plumbers tape. There is a specific type of tape to use for natural gas, propane, and butane. For the everyday DIYers watching this video.

[@EverydayBuilds]

You are absolutely correct 👍 Thank you!

[@nickvasilchenko3651]

They sell teflon that’s for water and gas too! A little more pricey but nice to have around the house :)

[@cooluniquefinds]

Love the build, and the great explanation here. Thanks for all the tips. Can’t wait to see the finished hearth material you used as well as what you did to tile or finish the outside. About to start that myself.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Awesome! Thank you! Good luck with your build 😁

[@davidunderwood4341]

Great video. Friendly tip. Never put pipe dope on the female side of a fitting. As you tighten it, it could restrict the gas flow.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you for the advice! I will make sure not to do that next time 🤙

[@rhondaodden4286]

Great video! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thanks! Me too 😁

[@sheemakarp6424]

@@EverydayBuildschecking back to see the final product. Did you ever finish it? 🙏🏽

[@nataliesessin1380]

Is it done?

[@sharontobias3155]

Absolutely loved it. This is exactly what I want to build in a few of the rooms in the house. Thanks

[@EverydayBuilds]

Awesome! You’re welcome 😁

[@colelawson7498]

So, this is literally my job every day installing these. Great job man, the only thing i "don't/didn't like" is leaving that shutoff valve behind the fireplace inside of the brick where you can never get to it if it fails. Maybe make an access panel from the bumpout outside the house on the left side of the chimney chase, other than that fantastic job brother!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you! Are the shutoff valves prone to failing, even if they’re always open? I appreciate your input 🙏

[@colelawson7498]

@@EverydayBuilds absolutely not prone to failing (in fact I've only ever seen one that did fail based on weather), just as a precaution I never like seeing any kind of mechanical valve somewhere you cant get to it. However, depending on what you end up doing with your stone, in theory you should be able to unhook electrical and unhook your gas line from fireplace and pull the whole box out if God forbid you ever did have an issue back there. However, if you do end up stoning to the opening (viewing area of firebox) then you will not be able to pull it out. If you want to be on the super safe side pull it back out and delete that shutoff, or like I said you could remove 4 bricks and put a small plastic/metal access just big enough to get your hand in to be able to get to shutoff. Don't quote me because I am not a master plumber, but I have worked plumbing for about 5 years and I do believe it is not up to code if there is a shut off in the enclosed space. Awesome to see you reply and ask though man, always great to see someone who actually cares about their work! Kudos!

[@Rico702Vegas]

​@@colelawson7498This is correct sir. If there's any break in any line i.e. electrical, plumbing, there must be access to be up to code. Of course, I've seen homes with horribly done electrical and plumbing too, and code isn't always the best way in my opinion but it is what it is. He did fine on this build :)

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you for all the info, it is much appreciated! If there is ever an issue, that valve can actually be accessed from below in the ceiling of a closet in the basement. I could cut a hole and put in an access panel in that scenario. Thanks again!

[@karlaguzman6983]

So beautiful fireplace and very intelligent man

[@EverydayBuilds]

thank you

[@johnstup4479]

Looking forward to seeing the mantel and more!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Coming soon, hopefully… lol

[@seka62]

@@EverydayBuilds Did you ever finish the mantel? I have a fireplace built out exactly like this one and need to see how to finish it.

[@LarryGibbs-r5h]

I built one in our last house. I am inspired by your design, as I want to do something different this time. The proportions look great. Could you possibly post the dimensions of the three sections? I’ll be building in my basement. I have 8 foot ceilings. Looks great. Can’t wait to see your finished product. Thanks!

[@EthanMiller-h6g]

Love the DIY spirit! That fireplace looks good-definitely inspiring. Well i would love to build something like this, but i'll probably mess it up lol. That's why i got mine done from Fireplaces Of Bakersfield, since i can't do on my own.

[@SCruz613]

Where’s the final video? Can’t wait to see it finished

[@gary457]

Maybe I missed it but did you bury the control valve for the gas behind the wall? How are you going to turn the gas on/off?

[@alphazuluz]

Most fireplaces like that have an access panel underneath the firebox where you put the valve and a flex hose to make the final connection from your hard pipe. This space also houses the electronics and pilot mechanism.

[@nittygrittykitchen]

I like your idea. Personally i would use all 2x4's and the 6" header seems like overkill. Its not going anywhere, thats for sure. Good job.

[@PO-17087]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing this fireplace when it’s completed. Do you know what the mantle will be made out of?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you! Probably oak 👍

[@mrtony11747]

Really enjoyed the video. Gonna try to build one for electric insert. Could you share the dimensions of each level of the build.

[@AllThingsJuanita]

This was great! I now feel like I can conquer making a base. My question is, how challenging is it to build a base on carpet as opposed to hardwood floors? My living room is carpeted and I’m nervous about the leveling part😬

[@EverydayBuilds]

I would not build this on top of carpet. I would cut the carpet out in the area I was going to build.

[@AllThingsJuanita]

@@EverydayBuilds ah ha! That makes sense!! Thank you so much.

[@mysterious716]

Very informative very good video you explain things greatly

[@DKSowle]

Hey, great video. When you did the joists for the bottom initial box, what spacing did you do? 12'' or 16". Just trying to see your proportions compared to what I would need to do at my house. Do you have 8' ceilings or taller? Thanks! Can't wait to see how you finish it.

[@EverydayBuilds]

The joists are 16” on center and I have 8’ ceilings. Thank you! 🙏

[@R0cketRed]

Electrician here, u did great, it's not rocket science. Yeah there's "codes" like a staple after 6" off a box n blah blah blah. If the wire is secure and not to close to your heat source where it'll melt then its good. Now a days you get ppl gate keeping saying oh NO u did it slightly wrong u need to hire someone, nah I focus on the connections, if you do them good where u pull on each wire after your done in the box and they don't come undone you've avoided a potential problem. There are people tho that do electrical that scare me but that's just lazy people, your obviously not lazy

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words and support 🙏

[@pacificfireplaces]

You're not concerned that he buried a junction box/receptacle with a cord set plugged into it in the chase? Yikes.

[@R0cketRed]

@@pacificfireplaces not at all, he knows where it is and this is exactly what I'm talking about, don't scare people off from trying to do shit themselves. People live in houses with nob n tube so yea a buried box shouldn't scare anyone... how often are you going into your boxes that aren't buried in the basement needing to fix a connection... never?

[@tylerwestman5668]

You need a divider in that electrical/coax box. Those cables can not be in the same box without a divider.

[@R0cketRed]

@@tylerwestman5668 lol or what? They'll combust? The amount of noise isn't enough to distort the signal where it'll matter.

[@richarderic8912]

What was the model/make of the fireplace?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Empire Innsbrook Ventless Gas Fireplace Insert VFPC20IN33N

[@devonharris13]

Very great work. I’ll be doing one soon thanks for all the tips!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you! Good luck!

[@AmbersHouseDIY]

This was very helpful, thank you!

[@EverydayBuilds]

You’re welcome! 😁

[@QuinnLandry1648]

Looks great!

[@TeutonicNordwind]

Nice job. Looks great! Where is the video mentioned on the cultured stone you were going to finish the fireplace with?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Unfortunately, I have not done the stone work yet. But it will be coming soon…

[@TeutonicNordwind]

@@EverydayBuilds Thanks for the reply. Would love to see it. New sub here~

[@LordHog]

Nice video. Did anyone else notice why did he use a stud finder when he could had marked their location. When framing/filling in the old wall OR after taking down the top drywall for the electrical?

[@EverydayBuilds]

I didn’t know I was gonna be removing the drywall at that point. And the wall studs were above the fireplace header, so I didn’t know where they were when I was framing the lower wall. 👍

[@Ryan-TheWeekendWorrier]

Just FYI you need to put a separator or replace ir with combo box above the fireplace. You cant have 120volt and low voltage/communication lines in the same box. 😊

[@EverydayBuilds]

Good to know! Thank you very much 🙏

[@timcochran6122]

I had to do the same thing on the side of my fireplace, I had to add an outlet as well as run low voltage. They make a two gang box for this specific application. Just makes it much safer and no worries about interference. Nice looking project. I want to build one for my loft room.

[@robertvergason4491]

Hello, great job! Quick question, what fireplace brand did you use? Thanks!

[@EverydayBuilds]

It’s an Empire insert 👍

[@robertvergason4491]

@ looks really nice man, thank you

[@Dimmu666ist]

Whats the size of your front wall and your side walls??plz

[@Bennjammin]

They built all the homes in my neighborhood with regular painted drywall around all the fireplace (in 2002). I'll replace with the type of cement board in your video.

[@joshhayden2977]

Planning to do this in the my living room. Do you have a picture of it done. Obviously the wife is the one that just needs to see it!!

[@ericzakrzewski3294]

What fireplace insert did you go with? You said it plugs into power and doesnt utilize a battery...

[@EverydayBuilds]

This is the model I went with www.woodlanddirect.com/empire-innsbrook-ventless-gas-fireplace-insert---28/556742.html

[@jiffmiller]

Any hope of a final pic ? No need for a whole video, just the pic. I really like the idea of the tapered design on the top. This is what Ive been planning, but know there is extra engineering involved.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Sadly, I still haven’t applied stone to the fireplace yet. Hoping to finish it in the next couple months 😁

[@RockBottomCreekRanch]

When you extended the gas line it looked like you installed an elbow into an existing valve which subsequently got buried behind your new construction. I was expecting you to install a new valve where you could get to it instead of a cap. How did you turn on the gas?

[@EverydayBuilds]

There is another valve in the basement for this line as well. And also a valve on the actual fireplace. So the one behind the wall will just stay in the open position 👍

[@evelinalopez7664]

Hi, what's the depth of bottom and top? Also, how high or tall is the bottom part includin the hearth? Thanks!

[@SpencerBerggren]

Do you have a build sheet/list. Id like to do this this summer !

[@EverydayBuilds]

Unfortunately, I do not. Sorry.

[@bexaminer1]

What are the dimensions for the hearth? I'm trying to decide now on the height and depth. I assume that from time to time someone may want to actually sit on it so it should be deep enough to sit comfortably I guess. Then the height is important to. So I was wondering what you came up with.

[@EverydayBuilds]

The hearth measures 12” tall by 15” deep. But those dimensions will increase when the stone is added to it 👍

[@ChrisLopez-ms6eh]

What stove did you install? What is the depth? I like the recessed mantle. I think that is good for the health of the tv too. Tks.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you! You can find the fireplace model and specs using the link below. www.woodlanddirect.com/empire-innsbrook-ventless-gas-fireplace-insert---20/556743.html

[@daviddanielle7308]

Dogs are the best helpers!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Couldn’t agree more! 🙌

[@المهندسخالد-ك6ي]

Hi, is it possible for me to make the marble decoration according to the measurements and in the end put the fire plus device, knowing that my chimney is ready made of cement?

[@EverydayBuilds]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevensommerville1771]

What are the total dimensions for the whole base piece?

[@archerpro137]

Nice. Good job man!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you 🙏

[@OEA2580]

What type of fireplace is this? Is it more of a gas heater?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Anyone else ever have a pipe burst? Definitely not a fun experience, but at least it turned into something beautiful.

[@SpencerBerggren]

Yep. On a trailer one time. I slipped and fell in the tub and hit the shower faucet. Thought nothing of it. Got up in the morning and carpet was soaked. Flex seal does not work on pipes!

[@thomaschandler4831]

Very nice work brother

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thanks Thomas! 🙏

[@Dimmu666ist]

What size is the box/FRAME for the fIreplace insert? L×W

[@carolyn2620]

Where’s the video or link for the stone install ?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Hopefully coming soon…

[@mcnasty6858]

Nice build I feel like that reciprocal was pretty high

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thank you! I wanted the outlet just above the tv mount. 👍

[@mcnasty6858]

@@EverydayBuilds ohh that makes sense

[@mcnasty6858]

@@EverydayBuilds I’m in the AV industry I know some homeowners put TVs above fireplaces all the time but sometimes the tv is up higher than anticipated and then call back to bring the TV lower.

[@whatnowok]

And how about bracing the gas line behind the wall horizontal

[@EverydayBuilds]

It is braced 👍

[@buddytaylor6983]

Where did you get your gas log insert?

[@EverydayBuilds]

Woodland Direct

[@hollywilson6019]

How deep is the hearth sitting area?

[@EverydayBuilds]

15 inches 👍

[@quadvr]

Bad idea to add network and coax cables in the same box as electrical (interference issues).

[@EverydayBuilds]

That is good to know. Thank you!

[@frankcastellano2147]

wonderful

[@EverydayBuilds]

Thanks Frank!

[@billbill1605]

What tool are you cutting sheet rock with… no dust!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Cement board scoring knife 👍

[@Mary-or3gj]

I have a beautiful electric fire place an I don’t want to cover it up all I need is a riser to lift it up off the floor

[@janycecolmery8964]

Sooo ... Finished product and how ??

[@EverydayBuilds]

In progress…

[@4819632011]

Should have installed fireproof backerboard over that insulation that's inches away from the firebox.

[@jimlaporta8573]

Lesson #1, hook up a shop vac to your saw. Lesson #2, cover your garage door with a sheet of plastic. Lastly, using 2 1/2" screws to attach the base to the wall was not sufficient. A 2 X 12 is 1.5" thick, plus .5" drywall means the screws are only going into the wall studs .5". No good!

[@alexc7641]

Ventless? So where does the exhaust gases go??

[@EverydayBuilds]

👇👇👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2e7gahjep1poacsi=wd0Rf4MjCNUwtdFA

[@CaddyBlues]

they don't show it in the video, but you aren't supposed to run these very long, and you should have a CM detector.

[@spoonywood]

Gasfitter here. They go into the house. Ventless (called flueless here in New Zealand) are not ideal and almost never used here anymore. If you have incomplete combustion you risk producing carbon monoxide, which goes directly into the house. They also produce water vapour as part of combustion, which also goes into the house, as well as consuming oxygen from inside the house. In New Zealand there are strict requirements on the room size when installing a flueless gas appliance. It is much better having a flue for the combustion gases. May cost more but well worth it. It is also illegal to do your own gasfitting, if you don't know these things you can really get yourself into trouble (and your family). We also have to pressure test any new gas pipework to 7kpa for 10 minutes, not just soap test it. The gasfitting in this video worries me as it really simplifies something that needs much more understanding and caution.

[@alexc7641]

@@spoonywood thanks for the explanation....sounds kinda dangerous.

[@spoonywood]

@@alexc7641 it can be for sure. Doesn't take much of a google search to find instances where gas has caused an explosion or where people (and the worst, kids) have died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

[@gregklinger1522]

Can't put an outlet or junction box in the wall!

[@EverydayBuilds]

How do you expect it to be plugged in then?

[@jtsdeals]

He's talking about the one at the bottom. I believe all junction boxes have to be accessible (i.e. it can't be behind drywall).

[@whatnowok]

Instead of burying the gas shut off behind the wall, why not put a keyway in the turn off the gas

[@EverydayBuilds]

There is an alternative shut off in the basement 👍

[@candacejohnson8649]

Nooooooooo I wanna see the finished product 😔 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EverydayBuilds]

Hopefully coming soon! 😁

[@candacejohnson8649]

@@EverydayBuilds Ok 🥲

[@whatnowok]

Should’ve waited to close up the wall and tested the gas line

[@EverydayBuilds]

All connections were tested with soapy water 👍

[@rocco3381]

@@EverydayBuilds 🤔

[@karlaguzman6983]

Could you make me a fireplace as beautiful as yours?

[@EverydayBuilds]

I only do work on my own home, sorry.

[@chadwinfoley8426]

Good video. But remember, those safety glasses are for your eyes. Not your hat!

[@EverydayBuilds]

Haha, right? I do my best to remember. To be honest, I have gotten much better about wearing them 👍

[@chadwinfoley8426]

20 years in a cabinet shop, I know that challenge! Kudos on the other safety gear. How much cubic space was required for the ventless insert? Were there any concerns about fire/heat proofing the area behind and around it?

[@georgespangler1517]

I've been a builder all my life but over 50 homes and learned all the trades, l laugh at these people making vedios, like this guy

[@EverydayBuilds]

Typical boomer mentality. Thanks for contributing nothing. Move along now 👍

[@georgespangler1517]

@@EverydayBuilds LoL,, typical millennium just can never get enough attention and can't handle rejection. l usually don't comment but your know it all attitude was too much.

[@JohnDoe-np5bx]

Watch out we got a badass here.

[@russmartin4189]

I'm starting a build like this this, but with an electric fireplace. Unlike you, I will be 75 this week, but I do not have any health issues. If I did, no way would my wife let me do it.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Good luck with your build 👍

[@russmartin4189]

@@EverydayBuilds Thanks, I'll do it. We have a new house. We moved in on June 5, 2019. Shortly after, I took the crown moulding in the dining room down. I was going to lower it and put adjustable LEDs behind it. That did not happen. So recently I put it back up. Our ceilings are 10' so I had to work on a couple of scaffolds I own. I do not recommend installing crown alone. If I didn't have special hooks to hold it up while I nailed the other end, I couldn't have done it.

[@SteveTopper-ss7cg]

As a Nationally certified technician qualified to install fireplaces. you should be letting your viewers know that most fireplace manufactures require the fireplace to be installed by a certified technician or it will void the listing and warranty on the fireplace. your insurance company will also most likely drop your insurance policy for not fallowing manufacture requirements. informing the listener that the should be checking with there local codes. not all states allow you to install a vent free fireplace. putting gas line compression fittings buried in a wall without a access panel is also usually not to code. consumer be ware. The fireplace needs to be installed by a qualified technician.

[@bert1913]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mocyst1]

Dont put pipe dope on the inside of fittings

[@tomasmembrila2879]

Not a good idea to leave the gas valve behind the wall. Eventually gas valve will leak over the years.

[@EverydayBuilds]

Even if it is open?

[@seth8877]

Don't let my dad see this he'd yell at you for thinking to predrill anything and use it as an example of why you're bad atconstruction

[@EverydayBuilds]

😂😂😂

[@josephmikulak7416]

ooopppps=---Test for gas leaks before you Button it all up.... or you might have to tear out and fix gas leak....

[@DragonsGaura]

wow you could of just built a frame for it, isnt a real fireplace better?

[@EverydayBuilds]

I do prefer a real fireplace, but would have been a lot more work.

[@pegasis0066]

It was easier than you thought because that IS NOT a fireplace.

[@EverydayBuilds]

It’s a place and it makes fire 🤷🏻‍♂️