Electrical
Before we go any further with our
project. We need to consider if we
want any electricity for the mantle
or depending on configuration of the woodwork design, a light up
higher for drop lighting of some kind.
In the next photo below you can see the wiring that has been
installed. The wire in this photo has been directed into the attic
at the top of the fireplace. With lot's of excess wire so we can
install a junction box in the attic.
All electrical work should be done by a qualified professional
electrician. One thing you might do is take a photo of the
fireplace at this point. To make sure you remember where the wire
is.