{"id":14303,"date":"2016-10-24T07:52:02","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T07:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=13886"},"modified":"2017-04-19T09:17:41","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T09:17:41","slug":"what-a-grate-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/what-a-grate-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"What a Grate Idea"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What a Grate Idea<\/h2>\n\n<p>Has your home\u2019s fireplace grate seen better days and your wallet isn\u2019t ready for the expense of replacing it? Here\u2019s what you can do to make it last a bit longer. <\/p>\n\n<p>In this case, we needed a 3m mild steel bar (5x20mm) and 20 15mmx6mm gutter bolts. <\/p>\n\n<p>Measure off the width and breadth of the bottom of the grate and cut two longitudinal pieces of 380mm long and 10 crossbars of 210mm  adapt according to your grate size and needs. Next, drill the necessary 6mm holes, aligning the pieces to match the existing spacing as closely as possible, and assemble the grid. <\/p>\n\n<p>It won\u2019t win any beauty contests, but it works like a charm and cost in all about R80 rather than the hundreds a new grate would cost.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Tools:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"listStyles\">\n<li>Hacksaw or angle-grinder<\/li>\n<li>Drill<\/li>\n<li>6mm HSS drill bit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These materials are available at selected Mica Stores. To find out which Mica is nearest to you and whether or not they stock the items required, please go to www.mica.co.za, find your store and call them. If your local Mica does not stock exactly what you need, they will be able to order it for you or suggest an alternative product or a reputable source.<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"listStyles\">\n<li>After 10 years or so, this grate  particularly the bottom part  has been burned away.<\/li>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mica-theme\/images\/rodBaker\/MICA-GRATE-IDEA-1.jpg\" alt=\"Restoring a grate 1\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<li>The solution &#8211; around 3m of steel went into this, but it is still a fraction of the cost of a new grate.<\/li>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mica-theme\/images\/rodBaker\/MICA-GRATE-IDEA-2.jpg\" alt=\"Restoring a grate 2\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<li>Ready to give it a try.<\/li>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mica-theme\/images\/rodBaker\/MICA-GRATE-IDEA-3.jpg\" alt=\"Restoring a grate 3\" height=\"300\" width=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<li>Cosy &#8211; a thumbs up from one very satisfied cat. <\/li>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/mica-theme\/images\/rodBaker\/MICA-GRATE-IDEA-4-cosy-last.jpg\" alt=\"Restoring a grate 4\" height=\"507\" width=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Project guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"listStyles\">\n<li>Skill level: 1<\/li>\n<li>Estimated time: 1  2 hours<\/li>\n<li>Cost: R70-R90<\/li>\n<li>Assistant: No <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here\u2019s what you can do to make your fireplace&#8217;s grate last a bit longer. 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