I would recommend using light gauge mild steel 16 gauge or less for the whole project if you don t have access to a manufactured sheet metal brake.
Best gauge sheet metal for fireplace.
A standard large screen is 20 inches in width.
However there seems to be conflicting info regarding the use of galvanized sheet metal on the web in building a fire place or in use with a heat source.
The best metal cutting tool depends largely on the type of metal being cut the quantity and also on your experience level.
A few cuts here and there require a much different tool from say the bulk cutting of corrugated sheet metal for a new roof.
Spec sheet 3 295 28 heavy duty 14 gauge 0 0781 type 304 stainless steel ada compliant multi station wash up sink 60 electronic faucet wall brackets ada 032e602066b.
It should be at least as wide as the area occupied by the fire or gas flame but if your fireplace is large extend the width by a few inches to maximize heat reflection.
For pricing and availability.
Take a measuring tool like an elcometer ultrasonic thickness gauge.
Cutting metal is a dangerous job.
Stainless steel is really hard to brake so i added perforations to make it easier.
Hillman 24 in x 24 in cold rolled steel solid sheet metal.
Buy a sheet of heavy duty 14 gauge 304 stainless steel in the appropriate size to fit your fireplace.
I m building for winter which is just around the corner.
Sheet metal 24 or 26 gauge galvanized metal is ideal for this application available at many plumbing and heating supply houses masonry or cut nails approx 1 5 silicone sealant furnace cement.
Calculate through the pre calibration and make sure it s done with the same standard the metal sheet.
Metal is an excellent.
I used 16 gauge stainless steel for the enclosure and 8 gauge stainless steel for the platform and feet.
M d 24 in x 3 ft aluminum sheet metal.
I lucked into some galvanized sheet metal heavy gage.
It helps to measure the thickness of the metal sheet easier and faster.
To measure the thickness of sheet metal go through these following steps step 1.