Metal Chimney smoke problems
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11-11-02, 08:03 AM
Metal Chimney smoke problems
I bought a house that has a wood burning fireplace but has a metal chimney. The chimney is not drawing at all. The chimney was built on a addition to the house. The gable next to the house, probably 15-20 away is definitely higher than the chimney itself. The chimney coming out of the roof is metal with a fake brick pattern. Does anybody know how or if I can add onto the top, and how shpould it be constructed. I would imagine I could extend the chimney with wood construction, and than just add additional metal pipe???
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11-11-02, 12:46 PM
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Sounds like it is a zero clearance (triple wall) fireplace flue that can be framed into a wood chimney box.
The top of it should be 2' above the nearest roofline to avoid downdraft.
Another problem with it may be a closed damper. (Look for a handle and turn it straight up and down. If it's is sideways, it is closed, if installed properly.)
Good Luck!
Mike
The top of it should be 2' above the nearest roofline to avoid downdraft.
Another problem with it may be a closed damper. (Look for a handle and turn it straight up and down. If it's is sideways, it is closed, if installed properly.)
Good Luck!
Mike
