Before the first fire is built in the fireplace, the fireplace should cure _____ after construction.

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The fireplace should cure for at least 30 days after construction before the first fire is built. This allows time for any moisture to evaporate and prevents excessive heat build-up that could damage the masonry or cause a fire hazard. The other options (A, C, and D) are either too long or too short of a time period for proper curing.

Before the First Fire Is Built in the Fireplace, the Fireplace