or seventeen years, I've been desiging and building custom stone fireplaces.
Although most of my work has been in the Adirondacks, I am currently
expanding my reach to include some building and consulting work nationwide.
It's not always easy to find someone to build a traditional stone
fireplace anymore, And it can be even harder to find someone able to
help you define and create YOUR ideal fireplace. I enjoy working
alongside owners and other masons to help create a fireplace that
is unique and distinctive for your home.
I've developed a style that is constantly evolving with each new
project. Most of my materials are found on the jobsite, bringing
an extra element of continuity to the project. I use firebrick for
my fireboxes, no inserts or Zero clearance contraptions here! I
like solid stone, not thin veneer. With thick stones come deep
joints and varied stone sizes. Tall firebox openings, influenced
by the Rumford-Style, allow the full flames to be viewed.
Curved fireboxes eliminate the deep back corners of the traditional
rectangular firebox, bringing the fire forward visually, creating
a more outdoor feel.
My best fireplaces reflect not only my own ideas, but the input
of the owners as well.
These fireplaces are the real deal...They take time to build and often outlast
the "superfluous" structure around them. Let's face it, a house's only real purpose
is to keep you dry
while you watch your fireplace burn.
PLEASE NOTE :
Lance passed away in November of 2007. Inquires can be directed to his wife, Anne. Please email her at
anne@stonefireplace.net
