Can I create privacy with double sided fireplace?
Megan Kaye
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Comments (4)If you're in Clear Lake area go to Maas Nursery (maasnursery.com) he has a good bamboo page on his site. You can LOOK at the bamboo there and get some expert advice, but he is WAYWAYWAY overpriced (e.g. $249 for a 3gal phyl. nigra). Also there used to be a really good bamboo nursery in Pasadena at 2525 Genoa Red Bluff Road...but I drove by there (quickly) about a month ago and thought I saw it closed/gone, need to check. If you are anywhere near Houston and really want to see some nice bamboo, you need to head to Mercer Arboretum in Humble, especially during one of their "events". I have been VERY Happy with nice full hedge from Bambusa Multiplex Alphonse Karr here in Clear Lake area. I have a similar issue where I wanted to block back of neighbor's home from "peeking" into my pool; 5 x 5gal Alphonse Karr (from that Pasadena grove I mentioned $50/ea...plus he threw in a FREE 3gal. phyl nigra) and a year later I have 10-12 ft shoots this year and once they fill out = mission accomplished...hoping for 15-20 ft next year!?!?! We had relatively hard freeze (25 oF..brrr) in 2011 winter here and the A.K. grove in Pasadena had some burnt leaves near the top but was filling in nicely again when we purchased divisions....See MoreSingle sided fireplace to double sided in/outdoor-Can it be done?
Comments (4)Its possible, but not likely. If its masonry, the fireplace offers alot of support for the chimney above. Double sided fireplaces have double lintels to support both sides if the fireplace. Also, it might not draft properly, the chimney size is realated to the fireplace opening. If you introduce more air ( a second side ) it could dilute draft and draw poorly. Also do you realy want a double sided fireplace open to a screened in porch? Fireplaces dont offer much R value and that sure would be a cold place to have open to the main living area, not to mention insects and rodents. Glass doors dont seal that well....See MoreDouble-sided wood burning fireplace help?
Comments (1)This gets discussed at least once every 6 weeks. Just do a site search and find the threads....See MoreHow should we finish our double sided fireplace? See pic
Comments (7)Would begin by using a wire brush or sander to remove the excess concrete on the exposed brick. Is this a wood burning fireplace? Gas, Electric? Consider creating "built-in" cabinets with shelving on both sides of it. The built-ins don't need to be custom built -- just find the closest possible width fit cabinet, center it and cover any spaces on each side of each cabinet with a trim board painted the same color as the cabinet. Have the depth of the cabinet no deeper than the hearth. Rather than the "traditional" fireplace mantel and its wood support, consider a more modern metal frame with doors. https://www.wayfair.com/Winston-Porter--Genica-Cabinet-Style-Steel-Fireplace-Doors-X114279068-L7348-K~W003168957.html?refid=FR49-W003168957_1236311654&PiID%5B%5D=1236311654 https://www.wayfair.com/Winston-Porter--Genica-Cabinet-Style-Steel-Fireplace-Doors-X114279068-L7348-K~W003168957.html?refid=FR49-W003168957_1236311654&PiID%5B%5D=1236311654...See Morechispa
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