I just tried for myself. I tared a measuring beaker, then tipped in 500ml of plain white flour. It weighed 374g, or 187g per cup. That's quite a bit more than the standard values, that range from 125 to 150g. When compacted by tapping it vigorously on the bench, the volume went down to 450ml (10% compaction). â
Prefab Fireplace: $1,500-9,000. If you are looking for a fireplace with a fairly substantial look, but aren't ready to pay a skilled mason to build one from scratch, then a prefab model is right for you. A majority of prefab fireplaces are made of reinforced concrete and equipped to burn natural gas or propane.
1 Traditional fireplaces built during new construction cost $1,500-$30,000 or more, depending on size, local labor rates, chimney height and selected building materials from a prefabricated lightweight metal firebox, to a brick, stone or granite unit.hopping for a wood-burning fireplace: 1  Firewood costs about $250-$600 per cord, depending on type of wood and area of country where purchased. 2  A cord measures about 4' high, 4' wide and 8' long. 3  Ensure firewood is clean, seasoned and dry before burning to reduce emissions and create a better heat source.