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by Betty

Asked on Dec 10, 2019

How do I build a fireplace from pallet wood?

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Beth
on Dec 10, 2019

Here's a good tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a1bLBcagA8

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Cheryl A
on Dec 10, 2019

https://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Fireplace-2/

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Mogie
on Dec 11, 2019

http://www.hometalk.com/700381/faux-fireplace-pallet-wood-fire-box?expand_all_questions=1

http://www.hometalk.com/11808051/diy-pallet-wood-fireplace?expand_all_questions=1

Faux Fireplace Pallet Wood "Fire Box"

DIY Pallet Wood Fireplace

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Flipturn
on Dec 11, 2019

I wouldn't think that using pallet wood for a fireplace surround would meet fire code specifications. Any building inspectors out there who might know if this would not pass inspection?

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Debbie/Dragonfly Treasure
on Dec 11, 2019

https://www.hometalk.com/11808051/diy-pallet-wood-fireplace

DIY Pallet Wood Fireplace

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By Brittany Goldwyn
on Dec 13, 2019

I don't think I would, unless it's just on the exterior as a decorative element.

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Em
on Dec 16, 2019

Can we assume you are talking about a faux fireplace?

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4637385
on Dec 17, 2019

hometalk has some ideas:

https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=pallet%20wood%20fireplace

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