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Originally Posted by dmun  Masonry fireplace footings are seriously massive if they are built to code. They are supposed to be below the frost line, twelve inches thick, and extend six inches beyond the edge of the masonry structure. That should be more than enough support for a masonry oven, even if you rebuild the masonry chimney. |
thanks dmun. this may sound stupid but what i think i am try to understand is this: i know i can put a casa 80 on the old fireplace foundation because it is very close to the right size base for that oven. but can i use this same space to house the larger casa 90 which is longer (deeper) without building additional footings under the front part of the oven and landing. in other words, can i use a reinforced steel stand or add concrete block where needed under the oven to increase the base size (talking length or depth)
because most of the oven weight will be directly over the original footings?
i hope this makes some sort of sense to you. i definitely know zippo about construction. thanks