Betts Fireplace and Chimney Project, Day 9

Second and third courses over arch — cut brick develop the airfoil shape along the inside surface of the fireplace opening.

Wood vaults are structurally completed.  Firebrick course over arch ties in with the firebrick surround.

 Firebrick course over arch completes the structure of the arch.

View of firebox interior from above after completion of structural arch.

Firebrick surround is leveled over the arch into a complete coursing.