CSIA Advanced Fireplace building

CSIA CEUs awarded
7-T, 2.5-C&S, 2.5-H&S, 4-B (16 CEUs total)

The structure students build in the masonry class

Overview
This 6-day course begins with repairing existing fireboxes and smoke chambers. However, the bulk of the class will be building a firebox and smoke chamber, layout and building a brick face with an arched opening and a hearth extension. Participants will build the firebrick PriorFire. This is a very intensive advanced class that will help you take your skills to the higher level.

Register for 2026:

February 3-7 (Frierson, LA)
June 3-8 (Richmond, IN)
A drone flying around a smoking chimney.

TOPICS COVERED

TOPICS COVERED

  • Brief fireplace history

  • Code requirements

  • Firebox design

  • Laying out the firebox

  • Smoke chamber construction

  • Building a brick face with an arched opening

  • Joint finishing

  • Best practice construction techniques

  • Tools of the trade and their use

Two students looking over their worksheet while building masonry

COURSE PRICING

$2,125.00

Primary Registration:

$2,075.00

1st Additional Person:

Every Other Additional Person:

$2,205.00

  • Long pants, closed-toe shoes, gloves, eye protection, dust musk, ear protection

  • If driving to the course, please bring the following masonry tools. If you are flying, there are masonry tools available to borrow. Please just be sure to clean them well when finished!

    • Brick trowel 10”-11”

    • 2’ and 4’ levels

    • Pointing trowels

    • Concave jointer

    • Duster brush

    • Brick hammer

    • Brick spacing rule

What you’ll need…

Hotels do not provide transportation to the facility, and CSIA is unable to issue shuttle service in Richmond, Indiana. Please plan accordingly.

The closest airport is the Dayton International Airport.

An included lunch is served everyday.

Travel

We look forward to seeing you in class!

CSIA Policies

All CSIA learner personal and training records will be restricted from public access. CSIA will never share learner contact details with any third party. CSIA uses a standardized and centralized record management system for filing and storing personal and training information. All CSIA learners can obtain a copy of their learner records by logging into their ProLogin portal. Learners may also request a copy of their record by contacting the CSIA office at office@csia.org.

Contact us with questions

Contact us with questions

Taylor Hendricks

Education & Learner Coordinator

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