Repair Cracked or Broken Fireplace | Base Repair with Furnace Cement | How to Fix Damaged Fireplace

[@TheDIYrealtor]

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[@justinbeggs9312]

Could I use this to reblock three blocks of a fireplace or should I mix it with motr

[@simonwomack7136]

Perfect video I needed today, thanks!

[@philmccracken2012]

Thank you for the video. Is the floor , both sides and the back actually "inserts"? As in, you remove some screws and a bracket from the top of each panel and then remove each section? Once the 2 sides and back panel are removed you can then remove the bottom section (the section that you just patched in the video). My fireplace has the cement inserts that look identical to the ones in the video. I purchased 2 cement panels for my fireplace. The back section which was around $120 and the bottom section which was around $250. They are expensive. My fireplace is a majestic and is from 1991

[@pjones1403]

Can you use the same cement for small cracks on the panels?

[@pjones1403]

And did you add the metal netting that you cemented in?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

I did not add it, it was already there

[@TheDIYrealtor]

I don’t see why not

[@desireedeaton]

I have the same issue in my 85 year old 8:13 fireplace, however I have a gas starter that is located amongst the rubble. Will this still work as a repair?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

So cool! I believe it will as long as the starter is not covered with it.

[@epiphgd4302]

Bit late but watch out. Older fireplaces have asbestos.

[@MaribelRodriguez-e9g]

Our chimney doesn’t have the metal net it’s almost like a metal sheet and it seems like a deeper hole. Will this still work?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

I think it should as long as it has something to adhere to. The mesh acts as mini rebar, so I’m not 100% sure about your situation but if it was built that way and the material surrounding the hole is some sort of concrete as well, I don’t see why not.

[@mssynergee]

What was the weight of the containers of cement that you used?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

It was the 16oz tub but I needed about 1.25 tubs total for this project. I think the link for it is in the comments or description!

[@vrt1032]

Hello, i bought a condo in Vermont that was built in 1970 and it fireplace that looks very similar to this one in your video, but it is one that has only 2 (left and back) sides and the right side is open with a screen on it like the front has. The Left side has metal sheathing (i would think it is 1/16 inch think) but it is buckling very bad, like over time the heat of the fireplace caused it to buckle in and kind if wrinkle if you can imagine that. It appears to be screwed in to the firebricks behind it. Can i just take this off and get a metalshop to flatten it out and re-install it ? Have you seen this before? Thanks!

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Wow I’m really not sure. On one hand if it’s just warped it may not be an issue. On the other if the strength or performance has been compromised you’ll like need to replace it.. maybe send some pictures to a chimney or fireplace repair company!Sorry I can’t be of more help!

[@allsuggatube]

Mines is beyond repair Where can I get the slabs

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Yikes, I’m not 100% sure on that. I would start with a company specializing in fireplace or chimney repair.

[@brianhay4024]

I just repaired mine. I had to go to the fireplace manufacturer. The charged $1,200 and the panels didn't fit. @@TheDIYrealtor

[@Dutchy2021]

I have just put the fireplace cement in my fire but how do I light a fire now to harden the cement as the grate for fire just sinks into cement so no clue how to light fire now. I'm stuck and confused

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Just give it a few minutes to harden a bit and I believe you’re good to light

[@andrewbauer2563]

He says 16oz tub but he used the 32. The putty knife he’s using would be wayyy too big to fit in a 16oz anything. Our fireplace was cracked up much like the one he repairs, bought a 32oz tub of it and could have used 40oz to completely cover as 32 didn’t quite get it all. Will be using paint to cover the area.

[@FlyinDogRecords]

I wonder if recoating it with self healing concrete later may be a good idea...

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Hmm would be awesome assuming it can take the temperature!

[@lexi-conby]

Looks like spalling since the metal mesh underneath was rusty. Probably water making its way there so good to look for source of how water is collecting. Probably extrrnally or maybe landscaping feom the outside or shallow water table

[@Scotts350]

Is it cured by fire?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Yes it is!

[@claragreene_speaks]

Can you come inspect my fireplace and do the needed repairs?

[@TheDIYrealtor]

Haha travel time is probably too long 😂

[@claragreene_speaks]

@TheDIYrealtor Ok. Thank you. I will find a local that assist disabled veterans. Be blessed!