The first time i built a Rumford fireplace was thirty years ago, the owner of the cabin gave me some paperwork hed copied off at the library. It was basic instructions on how to construct one. I'd built quite a few conventional style fireplaces up to that point and i told the owner the Rumford wouldn't work, I'd never heard of or seen one. He had me biuld it anyway and I was shocked at how well it actually worked. I'm 60 now and just completed another Rumford with a 5' firebox. Ive built quite a few over the years since that first one and wouldn't recommend anything else.
If gaps like that need to be filled (about the 20:00 minute mark) a good option is dry perlite or, much better, 5 parts perlite to one half part lime and one half part type type N mortar with appropriate water. If you don't like the consistency of what this makes, add water and fireclay to get what you need and it will really flex with heat expansion.
This is very flattering. Thank you! A lot of masons like to keep their tips and tricks to themselves instead of teaching others, it’s almost like they feel threatened that someone may become better than them. It’s an unfortunate thing.
My 1940's-era books say that freshly slaked lime should be allowed to age for 2 weeks, but 24 hours might be sufficient for mortar. Quicklime came in 180lb barrels back then.
The first time i built a Rumford fireplace was thirty years ago, the owner of the cabin gave me some paperwork hed copied off at the library. It was basic instructions on how to construct one. I'd built quite a few conventional style fireplaces up to that point and i told the owner the Rumford wouldn't work, I'd never heard of or seen one.
He had me biuld it anyway and I was shocked at how well it actually worked.
I'm 60 now and just completed another Rumford with a 5' firebox. Ive built quite a few over the years since that first one and wouldn't recommend anything else.
Chad is legit the Bob Ross in the mason trade. Love the content, knowledge and narrative.
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If gaps like that need to be filled (about the 20:00 minute mark) a good option is dry perlite or, much better, 5 parts perlite to one half part lime and one half part type type N mortar with appropriate water. If you don't like the consistency of what this makes, add water and fireclay to get what you need and it will really flex with heat expansion.
You are a fountain of knowledge. I've learned from you in the last year as much as I have from 2 Journeymen over the last 15 years. Thank you.
This is very flattering. Thank you!
A lot of masons like to keep their tips and tricks to themselves instead of teaching others, it’s almost like they feel threatened that someone may become better than them. It’s an unfortunate thing.
Fascinating, Chad! Grateful for your remarkable work.
Very interesting, especially regarding the slaked lime. Thank you
Absolutely love your videos.
Thank you 😊
please make a video of how to build the smoke chamber for a classical fireplace
Are you interested in the smoke chamber made with the two clay flues? I could do that sometime.
@@chadvaillancourt I am interested for a smoke chamber made of bricks. Where I live, those type of clay flues are not available for purchase.
My 1940's-era books say that freshly slaked lime should be allowed to age for 2 weeks, but 24 hours might be sufficient for mortar. Quicklime came in 180lb barrels back then.
The Roman’s slaked the lime for three years before using. Interesting on the 180lb barrels.
what is that insulation material? great idea.
What's the bonding agent you are using?
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Wow. This fireplace is gonna cost 20k in labor. Thats a lot of work
The wife wants to know if you are responsible for frosting the cupcakes at home?
I do whatever my wife tells me, or I suffer the consequences. 😂
I hope you are passing all this knowledge down in the trade. You are meticulous in your work, which is something uncommon these days.
Thank you! This is why I started my channel; to share, before masonry become completely forgotten.
should call up RCH and let him know all the mistakes he made
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