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Explanation of
options:
Premium Smooth Finish
approximates the surface of a honed limestone*. It is not as smooth
as polished marble; however, much smoother than the sandy limestone
texture of the Etched Finish. All finishes are available in
your choice of standard colors or custom colors.
*Premium Smooth Finish will be less smooth on mantels that were
reproduced from limestone originals (R-02, R-03, R-05, R-07 & R-08).
Standard Hearth The
hearth stone is the noncombustible surface in front of the firebox
that the mantel stands on. The Standard Hearth option provides a 2"
thick, eased edge slab of the same cast stone material as the mantel
in an appropriate overall size (see the
Standard Hearth
sizing). Typically this is cast in three sections to facilitate
handling. Custom sizes and configurations are available.
Standard Facing:
Typically the mantel opening is larger than the firebox opening. The
exposed area surrounding the firebox and within the mantel opening
can be veneered with an attractive material for a finished look.
Usually this material is the same material as is used for the
hearth. Our standard facing is made from the same cast stone
material and to fit the "as built" firebox to the ordered mantel.
The mantel can be notched on site by your installer to overlap the
facing or the mantel can be notched at the factory (usually $200).
Hearth and Facing prices
include insured shipping.
Often clients fabricate the Hearth and Facing from materials such as
limestone or marble that is locally available to them. We are happy
to offer advice and guidance to assure a successful job.
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