Chimney Questions

bfmco7 · Oct 20, 2011

The chimney looks brand new from top to bottom.

The hook up for the stove looks good but... The cleanout for the chimney doesnt look right. I just see block and void space in the cleanout. Chould I morter a flat bottom in this area?

Also.. is the chimney flue blocks looked offset from top to bottom. NOT BAD but a little off. This worries me that there is not cement in between them. Anything to be worried about?

pen · Oct 20, 2011

To get good responses here I think some pictures are necessary.

If you need help with pics, here is a thread that can guide you along. https://www.hearth.com/econtent/index.php/forums/viewannounce/27_2/

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bfmco7 · Oct 20, 2011

Thank you! I will do that.

bfmco7 · Oct 20, 2011

how do these look?

Todd · Oct 20, 2011

Yeah, you could slap some mortar in that cleanout, I'd also smear some around where that thimble meets the chimney to fill in any gaps between. If you feel a little uneasy about this chimney best thing to do is reline with a stainless liner, you will get better performance from your stove.

pen · Oct 20, 2011

I'm with Todd.

As you look up (or down) the liner, are the tiles all solid? Do any have cracks?

pen

bfmco7 · Oct 22, 2011

Looking down the chimney, its looks brand new... Its obviously been used but you can hardly tell.

begreen · Oct 22, 2011

If you don't line, gasket that cleanout door. You'll want an airtight seal there. A cheap way to do this is with silicone.

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