We had the exhaust fan for the stove framed finally. We did not frame it earlier because we, the framers, contractor and the stone guys, were not sure if we could build it to code and install the same stone on the surface that covers the fireplace. We had to figure out what the stone and cement weighed and then see of we could attach the frame to the wall of if we needed to attache it to the roof trusses also. In the end we did both and it probably will hold a few thousand pounds.
The gap between the counter and the wood structure will be filled with the same big beams that we used for the fireplace mantles.
The vent louvers will be about 30" above the stove but the exhaust fan will be mounted OUTSIDE the house (above one roof line) so the won't have that awful fan noise when we cook. Sine we have been married we have always argued about using the stove fans. Kim said they were too noisy and I said that we needed to get the moisture and smells out of the house. Now we can both be happy(:-)
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Oooh, stove fans without the noise. I like it. Although I'd probably forget to switch it off - I'm daft like that.
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