I’ve learned so much in this forum and have finally started my install. I’ll be putting a Morso 7110 in a somewhat narrow existing fireplace and lining the masonry and clay chimney with pre-insulated rigid oval Duraliner.
My fireplace tapers to a narrow throat, so I need to remove a brick or two to get the flex end of the liner system through. I’ve started trying to break out the brick, but have been unsuccessful so far. I’ve tried a combo of hammer, chisel, and drilling with a masonry bit. The position high up in the fireplace means I can’t get a very good swing with the hammer. Any advice on how I can get this brick out? As you can see in the picture, the brick is breaking before the mortar, and not in a way that will help get it out cleanly.
Thanks for any and all advice!
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My fireplace tapers to a narrow throat, so I need to remove a brick or two to get the flex end of the liner system through. I’ve started trying to break out the brick, but have been unsuccessful so far. I’ve tried a combo of hammer, chisel, and drilling with a masonry bit. The position high up in the fireplace means I can’t get a very good swing with the hammer. Any advice on how I can get this brick out? As you can see in the picture, the brick is breaking before the mortar, and not in a way that will help get it out cleanly.
Thanks for any and all advice!
![Brick removal advice for chimney liner install Brick removal advice for chimney liner install](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/319/319192-39fb2968f7599c8593ae66b97b17433e.jpg)
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