Chimneys

Installing a chimney cowl
Installing a chimney cowl
Chimneys
Chimney cowls cover the entrance to the chimney, preventing small animals, rain or debris from entering the chimney, clogging it or even damaging it. The cowl also prevents sparks from shooting out the chimney. Some cowls have vents or dampers to ...

Installing a stainless steel chimney liner
Installing a stainless steel chimney liner
Chimneys
When installing a stainless steel chimney liner, all you have to do is use the right tools and follow some simple steps. Tools and materials you need: Stainless steel chimney liner Insulating wrap Stainless steel mess Ad ...

Cleaning wood stove chimney pipe
Cleaning wood stove chimney pipe
Chimneys
A proper chimney pipe will make sure that your wood stove functions the right way. A stovepipe connects the top of the wood stove to the chimney pipe or directly to the chimney. A wood stove doesn't require pipes to heat a room. Stove chimney pip ...

Chimney draft inducer advantages
Chimney draft inducer advantages
Chimneys
A chimney draft inducer is ideal for chimneys that have draft problems. The draft inducer surely has many advantages and does what it's meant to. Negative air pressure The chimney draft inducer creates a negative airflow to offset the air p ...

Advantages of a chimney liner
Advantages of a chimney liner
Chimneys
The chimney liner allows the chimney to function safely. It is essentially a clay, metal or ceramic channel that is places inside the chimney. Overheat prevention and increased lifespan The chimney liner will prevent the chimney masonry fro ...

Installing chimney surrounds
Installing chimney surrounds
Chimneys
When installing chimney surrounds for your chimney you will need the right tools and instructions. Measuring Measure the height and width of the chimney pipe and the pitch of the roof. You can also purchase chimney surround extensions for h ...

Clay chimney liner advantages
Clay chimney liner advantages
Chimneys
From all the materials a chimney liner can the build out of, clay is probably the best choice. Of course, steel, metal and cast-in-place liners are also efficient. Heat issues Probably the best quality of a clay chimney liner is the fact th ...

Chimney pot installation
Chimney pot installation
Chimneys
All you need to install a chimney pot and avoid unwanted surprises is the right set of instructions and the right tools. Proper chimney pot If you already have a right sized pot, it will not hang at the corners over the flu liner more than ...

Copper chimney cap advantages
Copper chimney cap advantages
Chimneys
A copper chimney cap is not installed only for esthetic reasons but also for the fact that the cap protects the chimney and the fireplace. Protection A chimney cap will protect your chimney, preventing things like rainwater, debris and even ...

Simple chimney repairs
Simple chimney repairs
Chimneys
Throughout the lifetime of a chimney, it will require different repairs. Some are needed because of simple issues, while some include heavy labor and skill. Even so, there's nothing you can't do by yourself. Mortar repairing Mortar is used ...