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Fireplace Tile Surround

last year

I absolutely love the fireplace and built ins!! Would you mind sharing the dimensions of the tile surround? It appears the surround above the firebox insert is slightly bigger than the sides. Thank you!

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Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
last year
It is a 1"x1/2" carrara marble
Alona
Original Author
last year
Thank you so much for the quick response! I'm sorry for the confusion, I was referring to the width and height of the surround. I know fire code requires a certain height of non combustible material above the firebox and I was wondering what the height is shown here and what the width of the surround is on the sides? Thank you!
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