Building a Priorfire Masonry Fireplace

Is proud to announce
The first Regional Workshop for 2014
nychimneysweepguild.com
“Building a Priorfire Masonry Fireplace”
March 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th. 2014
At the home of Fred Clinton. Former guild President and friend
Painted Post, NY. (near Corning)
Generously Sponsored by Lindemann Chimney Supply
This will be a hands-on building of a complete Priorfire masonry fireplace
Including: a Priorfire firebox, carbolic curved smoke chamber, antique brick façade and installing a
10” Class A chimney system with an anchor plate.
Come for any single day, or stay for the entire 4 days of the workshop
CEU credits:
CSIA
Each day was awarded:
6 CEU’s….Technical: 4.5, Codes & Standards: 0.50, Health & Safety: 1
If you come all four days: 24 CEU’s.....Technical: 18, Codes & Standards: 2,
Health & Safety: 4
NFI
Award by Day:
Day 1: 6 Elective, Day 2: 6 Elective, Day 3: 6 Technical,
If you come all four days: 24 CEU’s.............. Elective: 18, Technical: 6
Day 4: 6 Elective
Seminar Highlights
The interior of a garage being converted into living space for Fred Clinton. The fireplace structure
will be located completely on the interior with only the chimney top on the exterior. The footing and
concrete base, and the rough block shell will be completed just before the workshop.
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Day 1: Building a Priorfire Stretcher Firebox
The complete layout, cutting and building the Priorfire firebox set with the
firebrick in the stretcher position.
The firebrick will be cut on a wet saw and set in refractory mortar to form
this very efficient shape.
Learn and work with some real masonry masters.
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Day 2: Building a Priorfire Carbolic Curved Smoke Chamber
The complete layout, cutting and building the Priorfire smoke
chamber with its unique “carbolic curved side walls.
This design provides the best performance possible for venting
a fireplace.
Building this design is advanced masonry and requires a real
leap of faith. You will be amazed that with the right instruction,
you will learn how to defy gravity and build this design.
Learn this advanced skill and use the principles to improve
smoke chambers in the field.
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Day 3: Installation of a 10” Class A chimney system with masonry anchor plate
The fireplace will be vented with a 10” Class A chimney
system.
We will attach a masonry anchor plate to the top of the smoke
chamber.
Layout for all the pipe, fittings and components we will need.
Install the pipe up through the ceiling and the attic space.
Cut the hole in the roof, run the pipe and install the flashing.
Install a top mounting damper.
A manufactures rep will be there to assist and answer questions.
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Day 4: Build a complete façade with antique brick, period color mortar and arch
The fireplace is located completely on the interior
We will layout and build a complete four sided façade using
antique brick with period color mortar.
String lines will be dropped as a guide to keeping the corners
plumb.
The façade will neck-down at mantle height, and the Class A
chimney pipe will get wrapped with brick to the ceiling.
We will also layout and build an arched fireplace opening.
This is a great way to hone those bricklaying skills.
Learn and work with some real masonry masters.
The first Regional Workshop for 2014
March 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th 2014
nychimneysweepguild.com
Painted Post, NY. (near Corning)
Generously Sponsored by Lindemann Chimney Supply
The cost for attending this workshop:
$75 per day or
$225 for all four days
Space is very limited, so please act quickly
to reserve a spot
What is included:
Coffee, juice and pastries will be served in the morning, and a full lunch will be
included every day. Monday is a 10hr day, so pizza for dinner will be included for
this day.
You will receive a bound copy of the complete construction guide. It contains the
layout and plans for building the Priorfire firebox and smoke chamber, the layout and
constructing a brick façade and a complete arch layout and building guide.
Earn a great number of CEU’s.
CSIA
Each day was awarded:
6 CEU’s….Technical: 4.5, Codes & Standards: 0.50, Health & Safety: 1
If you come all four days: 24 CEU’s.....Technical: 18, Codes & Standards: 2,
Health & Safety: 4
NFI
Award by Day:
Day 1: 6 Elective, Day 2: 6 Elective, Day 3: 6 Technical,
If you come all four days: 24 CEU’s.............. Elective: 18, Technical: 6
Day 4: 6 Elective
This is More than at the convention, and at a bargain price
Lodging:
The house at this property has 4 bedrooms 3 baths and plenty of room to pack a
sleeping bag and crash for the night. You can shower in one of the bathrooms, and
there is a full kitchen and dining area. This will be available at no charge.
If you would rather stay at a motel, we hill have a list of nearby places and their rates.
Contact information:
Registration:
On the New York Chimney Sweep Guild website:
General information:
Email:
Workshop content or questions:
nychimneysweepguild.org
treasurer@nychimneysweepguild.org
Email:
chris@priorfire.com