Fireplace is Finally Finished

The fireplace is finally complete.  The hearth was installed today and looks wonderful

We are absolutely thrilled with the hearth! It is really gorgeous.

Henrik's Little Perch

I'm really glad that this part is over!
It was a very long, slow and painstaking part of the renovation.

Fireplace and Insulation Nearing Completion

The insulation and vapor barrier are complete everywhere but over the new front door.

The fireplace is just awaiting the hearth piece which should arrive in a few days.

Ceiling Perch

A carefully constructed ceiling perch has been built and the insulation is going into the draftiest part of the house.  HK can feel the wind blowing through the ridge vent when he's up there on the perch.  It will indeed be a warmer place when that hole is plugged!

Insulation and Fireplace Progress

Henrik has installed the insulation up to the level of the skylights.  It's precarious work up there and next is the most challenging part, filling in the very peak of the ceiling.

The front face of the fireplace is now finished. We have had to build a shelter around the fireplace, to maintain the temperatures above freezing, so that the mortar will set properly.

A few more stones

More Stones in Place

The right hand side and the front have a few more stones added