I have to rebuild my chimney above the roofline, it is too short (2'), flashing has eroded, and needs to be repointed. I had a mason look at the chimney and he recommended re-building the chimney 8' above the roofline (low pitch metal roof). I have a 2 flue stack both with clay liners (1 has a stainless stell liner as well). To rebuild and cap 1 chimney its $3,700 and to rebuild both would be $6,700. One fireplace is on the 2nd floor and 1 fireplace is on the first floor.
Alternatively, would it make more sense to build above the roofline with a wood chase chimney? Going down that route I could put a fireplace insert in one of my fireplaces and have the benefit of a better heat source. Is this a feasible approach? Would the cost (excluding the cost of the fireplace insert) be lower? Or is this just not a good idea. A mason I met last year recommended this, unfortunately he moved out of the area.
Any thoughts on the best approach are appreciated!
Alternatively, would it make more sense to build above the roofline with a wood chase chimney? Going down that route I could put a fireplace insert in one of my fireplaces and have the benefit of a better heat source. Is this a feasible approach? Would the cost (excluding the cost of the fireplace insert) be lower? Or is this just not a good idea. A mason I met last year recommended this, unfortunately he moved out of the area.
Any thoughts on the best approach are appreciated!