Chimneys

Chimney draft regulations
Chimney draft regulations
Chimneys
To maintain a proper amount of heat in the fireplace and thus in the home, the chimney needs to have a good chimney draft. This way, you will save more money on energy bills. Poor draft, means you will use up more fuel to maintain the fire. Ch ...

Broken flue cap repair
Broken flue cap repair
Chimneys
A damaged flue cap can be repaired by just about anyone, if you follow some simple instructions. The procedure itself is simple, but time consuming. Tools and materials needed Caulk Caulk applicator Pair of pliers Trowel Cold chisel ...

Brick chimney pressure wash
Brick chimney pressure wash
Chimneys
Before you can start pressure washing a brick chimney, you must think about the effects it will have against fragile bricks. Plan the process before starting. Tools and materials needed Sweeps rods and brush Pressure washer Soft brush ...

Connecting chimney pipe to stove
Connecting chimney pipe to stove
Chimneys
An easy and efficient way of providing an exhaust for an indoor stove is represented by the chimney pipe. Connecting the stove to a chimney pipe will offer it an exhaust path through the chimney. The process is relatively easy and efficient. Too ...

Replacing damaged mortar
Replacing damaged mortar
Chimneys
If the mortar on your chimney is damaged and starts to crumble, it is surely time to replace it. This procedure is called tuck-pointing or repointing. Tools and materials needed 4-inch grinder with tuck-pointing blade Hammer Masonry C ...

Rebuilding a damaged chimney crown
Rebuilding a damaged chimney crown
Chimneys
One of the key components of a chimney is the crown. The crown is the portion of the chimney that sticks out of the roof, at the very top. It protects the other important components of the chimney from external factors. Tools and materials neede ...

Brick chimney sealing
Brick chimney sealing
Chimneys
Having leaks in the chimney is a very dangerous situation. Leaks permit moisture to infiltrate into the house structure, causing damage over time that leads to erosion, and even mold or bacteria. Repairing these leaks is time consuming, but it is ...

Cementing a chimney cap
Cementing a chimney cap
Chimneys
Applying cement on a chimney cap is a good way to prevent things like, rain, animals or debris from entering the chimney. The chimney cap can either be a metal cage or a crown made of cement. Cementing a chimney cap is a relatively easy task. You ...

About chimney flashing kits
About chimney flashing kits
Chimneys
A chimney flashing is used to prevent structural leaks in the chimney and roof. Water infiltrating through the roof can cause major damage. The repairs are very costly but can be avoided if a chimney flashing is installed. You can find chimney fl ...

Designing custom chimney caps
Designing custom chimney caps
Chimneys
A chimney cap is used to keep out debris and small animals from entering the chimney. Also, it prevents birds from nesting on top of the chimney and blocking it. When designing such an item, keep in mind that a simple design and some measurements ...