Hello, and a quick question.

[oldbenwa]

Hello everyone, I've spent countless hours reading all the posts on here, but this is my first post. Thank you to everyone for all the information and help provided here.

We have a factory built fireplace that we use occasionally, I looked up the flue yesterday and noticed this little gap where two of the sections meet. Is this anything to be worried about?

Thanks in advance!

 

[begreen]

Welcome to the forum. Is this looking up the flue pipe? If so, I think the gap looks normal. The folded seam pushes in the wall of the pipe a little.

 

[oldbenwa]

Thanks for the quick reply! Yep, that's looking up the flue, that gap is about 3 feet up.

Thanks again!

 

[Backwoods Savage]

When you clean the chimney watch for any creosote in that spot. If there is, then you have a leak; if not, you are good to go. Good luck Ben and welcome to the forum.

 

[corey21]

Welcome to the hearth.

That gap don't look to bad unless it is leaking.

 

[oldbenwa]

Thanks guys! I'll keep an eye on it!