I purchased a home with traditional brick chimney/wood burning fireplace. At some point they had a gas insert installed, which was later replaced with a wood burning insert. Anyway, I disconnected the gas line and removed the wood burning insert, as it was severely rusted due to a cracked/leaking crown. When I pulled it out I discovered the original damper was welded shut and they cut an oval hole through it's center to install a corrugated pipe to vent the insert in to the chimney.
I would like to restore the fireplace or at least have a functioning fireplace of some kind. The masonry/brick is in good condition. Does anyone here know if it is possible or feasible to replace the damper only, without having to tear down and rebuild the entire two story chimney? I've never seen this and don't have any idea how to get a functioning fireplace in the home.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
I would like to restore the fireplace or at least have a functioning fireplace of some kind. The masonry/brick is in good condition. Does anyone here know if it is possible or feasible to replace the damper only, without having to tear down and rebuild the entire two story chimney? I've never seen this and don't have any idea how to get a functioning fireplace in the home.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.