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The solutionwas a zero-clearance fireplacewith veneer stoneswhich
weighmuch less than traditional stonework. Problemsolved. “Thisproj-
ectworkedbecauseofDaveEaton,”explains thehomeowner. “Hewas
professional, pleasant, on-time andon-budget. Having confidence in
yourbuilder isessential toasuccessfulproject. Toensure thebuildwent
smoothly,wemeton-siteeveryweekor two tomakedecisionsonmate-
rialsandmove theproject forward.Hepre-selectedwhatmaterials he
feltwere in stylewith thehome, andwithinourbudget!
Davewasalsohelpful in thedesignprocess.He’sdone several chalets
and knows what works and what doesn’t. It was his idea to do a
stonewall in theentryway, and the specificdetailsaround thepost and
beam ceiling. Healsopre-selectedmaterials that matched theoverall
rustic, country lookwewanted toachieve.All Ihad todowaspick from
acoupleof options. Thatwaseasy.“
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The homeowners desperatelywanted an
operational wood-burning fireplace, but were
met with an engineering challenge as the
fireplace is on the second floor and literally
sits in themiddle of the house.
