Fireplace construction with McGee Throats is both fast and easy.
The fireplace throats are manufactured by the same methods used for manufacturing
ceramic flue linings. The clay is vitrified at temperatures of 2000 degrees,
insuring high temperature performance and guaranteed corrosion free long
life.
Advantages for the Contractor
 | Fast and Easy construction
Fireplaces have been constructed at a rate of two per 12 hour day for a
3 man crew |
| No Corbeling required over the firebox
Eliminates this slow process completely |
| Less skill required with the factory made throat which acts as a form
Newer masonry crews require less supervision |
| No coating of corbeled bricks is necessary above firebox
Many jurisdictions require a 1/2" mortar covering over the
corbeled brick
Fewer inspector call backs required where this mortar has failed to
attach properly |
| Ability to competitively price a complete masonry house with masonry fireplace |
| Higher profit margin, more installations, less headaches |
Photo 1:Photo 1: Start
Time 9:00 AM
The 3 man crew returns to the foundation which was completed the prior
day after a night and early morning of rain.
They will be using a 8.5" X 13" McGee™ Throat
to match up to a 8.5" X 13" Flue lining.
Photo 2: Time 10:30
The crew has already laid up the fire box, 90 minutes after starting
while installing the ash door and air intake during the process.
The brickwork is now ready for installing the McGee™ Throat.
Photo 3: Time 10:50
The crew has just installed each of the two halves of the throat into a mortar bed.
The throat eliminates the slow process of corbeling the brick above
the firebox.
Photo 4: Time 10:50
The face plate for the 8.5" X 13" throat is now laid onto the sloped edge of
the two halves of the throat.
The elapsed time to this point was only 1hour and 50 minutes.
No mortar face coating of corbeled bricks is necessary as per some
jurisdictions.
No expensive inspector call backs are necessary when the face coatings
lose their bond.
The
fireplace and chimney is now ready to complete.
Three man crews have constructed to complete fireplaces with chimneys in 10 hours on
site.
Fast and efficient the McGee way!
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fireplace photos.
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