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What are my options for repairing a rusted galvanized steel flue?

How difficult is this rust to clean up? Will I need a full replacement?
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Black tar like substance and streaks on attic roof and stains on chimney

I am looking into buying this house but saw a few things that concerned me. The house got some strange tar like streaks on the inside of the roof. The chimney also has some black stains on the front, ...
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How can I extend the chimney insulation shield before adding cellulose?

I'm adding 12 inches on blown cellulose on top of the existing fiberglass. There is a shield around the chimmney duct but it is not long enough, see: The cellulose will enter in contact with the hot ...
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Rebuilt chimney still leaking

Just rebuilt chimney & it’s still leaking. we had it brought down into the house rebuilt, reflashed and re-roofed around the flashing area. As well as the roofer was to put down a rain and ice ...
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Noticed some gaps/rot on the wood trim of my chimney need temp solution for next week and also long term solution, any suggestions?

Noticed some gaps/rot on the wood trim of my chimney. Need temp solution for rain next week and also long term solution, any suggestions? I posted this a couple weeks ago but managed to get my drone ...
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How do I remove this old flue pipe?

There's an old chimney for a furnace in my basement which is no longer being used, and I'd like to take it out. It's going through cinder block, with concrete sealing around both sides. Outer ...
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Gas Fireplace Chimney / Flue Question

In a new build the fireplace installer came to install the last portion of flue, cap, and "crown" - in my case all of this is metal. They left without saying anything (probably normal since ...
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Black box on chimney near ceiling in cabin

What is the purpose of the black box on the chimney near the ceiling in this cabin? Location: Nova Scotia, Canada I'm not sure what kind of stove it is.
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Noticed some gaps/rot on the chimney the other day, does this look like serious damage?

New homeowner here, noticed some gaps/rot on the chimney the other day, does this look like serious damage? I'm not actually using the chimney but I'm worried about water damage from rain making it ...
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What should I use to fill a large gap where a metal flue enters a chimney?

I had an inspector come through and said that I should fill this to prevent carbon monoxide. It's my main chimney for my oil tank and is in constant use when it's cold. I'm in southern Vermont and I ...
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Multiple Flue Liners in Single Flue, 1 standard appliance 1 high efficiency appliance?

I have a 8x12 ID clay tile chimney in good condition. 23' from basement chimney penetration to roof exit. At the basement there is a 7" round vent into the chimney space. Shared by the LP boiler ...
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Odor in old farm house

Recently purchased a 80 yr old two story farm house. There are two chimneys in the middle of the house with holes for stove pipes on both floors. There is an odor I can't seem to get out of the house, ...
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Repair/restoration of plaster cracking in front of chimney?

I'm repainting the interior of my 1942 brick house (N. Florida). The walls are plaster, and repainting was going fine until I got to the section in front of the chimney. After removing artwork from ...
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Filling and capping gap around round chimney liner

I would like to fill and cap the last few inches (is there a standard how deep?) between this r6" ound chimney liner and the bricks around it. I was planning to make a base with plywood that ...
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Running ductwork through unused chimney

The chimney in our house has been unused for years since there is no fireplace and the high efficiency units we have vent out the side of the house. We recently had the chimney removed down to the ...
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What is the black stuff they put on NYC chimneys?

Mine has begun to crack so I want to give it another once over coat and also silver coat it - is the stuff they use Karnak 19 Flashing Cement or something else?
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Is my basement chimney suitable for venting a gas-powered boiler?

I just purchased a home, and I am looking to install a new gas powered boiler. The current boiler vents into 100 year old chimney. To my surprise, there is an unobstructed view from the bottom of the ...
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Chimney Crown repair vs resealing

When is a chimney crown too far gone to repair? In my homebuyer inspection I was told "The cement crown on chimney chase and brick mortar is cracked and/or missing, this needs prep and recoat&...
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Use a 1/8 inch mesh to keep out roaches?

Can I put a 1/8th inch mesh over the unused chimney and chimney cap to keep roaches and other large insects from entering? Somehow a few get every once in a while, and I find them on the bench or base,...
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How to tear down a brick chimney

My 100 year old chimney is in bad shape, so I decided to tear it down and rebuild it. Prior to beginning, I thought it was just the bricks and a steel liner, however once I took off the crown and the ...
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Is visible daylight between lead flashing and the chimney brick stack normal?

Earlier in the year I employed a contractor to replace the lead flashing around my chimneys - ironically I had previously contracted someone else to do this and they had done such a bad job I needed ...
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How far to place Double Wall Chimney Pipe from Beams, Woodstove from Post

I am planning to extend a half floor to become a complete floor, however this will cause it to encompass a double wall chimney pipe that is currently connected through the roof. To build this second ...
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Relocating or removing old vent hood outlet/receptacle

Decided to remove my old under cabinet over the range vent hood to install a chimney vent hood. During the install, the electrician noticed that the existing outlet that the old vent hood plugged into,...
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Detached house chimney removal uk [closed]

Hi I am having a house renovation and we have removed the central chimney stack from the house. The house is detached and the Stack removed from the roof, bedroom and ground level rooms. What’s left ...
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Can I safely drill into a wall behind which is my fireplace and chimney?

I would like to drill 2-4 holes to mount a monitor on the wall of my office. The problem is that on the other side of my plaster wall is the back of my fireplace and chimney. Can I safely drill into ...
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Why type of drywall-like material to use on a gas fireplace?

Context I am remodeling an addition with a gas fireplace. The gas fireplace manufacturer recommends to not use drywall as high as 12in above the firebox. I am looking for a material that is similar to ...
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Need high temperature edge-grip seal for flue

Part of the seal came off of my chimney cap. I would like to replace it, however I can't find anything that is rated at a high temperature. The closest I found was this edge grip seal. However, ...
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Chimney base full of 'soot'?

House is c 1920, semi-rural at that time. I think it originally had a coal furnace - there's what looks like the renment of a coal bin. Currently gas forced-air furnace, c 1969. When I replaced the ...
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How is the baffle board of this stove able to heat up without combusting?

I'm not sure if this question is right for this site, but since it is home improvement-related I thought I'd ask. I recently helped my family acquire this stove from a local distributor, and whilst ...
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How do I prevent a water heater pilot light from blowing out on windy days?

My in-garage 50 gallon gas-fueled water heater stops working once a month or so when there’s a big wind storm. Once I observe the hot water isn’t working I need to turn it off for ten minutes then ...
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Osburn Matrix wood stove insert making a horrible noise

I just bought a brand new Osburn Matrix wood stove insert and the blower is making an awful buzzing/rattling noise and is basically unusable because it is so loud. Here is a YouTube video I uploaded ...
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Can I retuckpoint my chimney or will it have to be rebuilt?

Can I retuckpoint my chimney or will it have to be rebuilt? The bricks seem solid, but the mortar is in rough shape. Thanks.
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Wood burning stove chimney leaking

A house we bought a few years ago has a newly fitted wood burning stove and chimney. During combined heavy rain and high winds we will get water leaking down our inside wall near the stove. I’m went ...
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Fibreboard in Chimney entrance, what can I do?

We get a significant draft down the chimney of our Victorian house. I'd like to put some sort of temporary insulation in there, such as a "chimney sheep" product. However, the entrance to ...
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Pouring a new concrete chimney crown...should I DIY? [closed]

Just bought a home in Maryland with two brick masonry chimneys that both need crown repairs (and some repointing work). In my non-expert opinion, they're probably too far gone too patch or seal coat, ...
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Can I use a chimney exhaust fan as a whole house fan? [closed]

I would like to install a whole-house fan in my house but want to avoid putting an unsightly fan in my living room (the only place it could reasonably be installed). I have a traditional brick ...
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What is the best way to drill anchor holes in a chimney?

A structural engineer who designed our earthquake retrofit instructed us to put 3/4 all-threaded-rod (ATR) through the chimney at the rafter line on either side of the chimney, back them with Simpson ...
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Sealing siding around a chimney

I have water coming in from around my chimney. The roofers didn’t finish it, unfortunately I just bought the house so I need to fix it myself. What’s the easiest and best solution to sealing off the ...
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Replace rotted plywood sheathing behind stucco

I have a chimney chase where water was leaking down the side for years. I had the fireplace and flue removed. In the chase, the plywood sheathing has all rotted away from the stucco. I can remove ...
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Mould and Discoloration of roof tiles near chimney

What could be the possible reason(s) for building up of mould / discoloration of the roof tiles near the chimney? What are the DIY / expert solutions to fix this? I am attaching an image of the roof ...
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Smoke smell in basement stairwell, possibly associated with upstairs fireplace

I have two fireplaces on different floors that share a chimney. I do not know whether they share a flue. This season, we burned some wood logs in the upstairs fireplace which were sold to us by a ...
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Chimney Questions

Noob home owner here. We just tried to get our fireplace cleaned for the winter. The guy that came out said we have an old double flue system that's dangerous and can't be used... He said we need to ...
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Should a shear wall be strapped to a chimney?

We are seismically retrofitting our 1951 home. The chimney is in one corner of the garage and both walls abut into the chimney, but neither wall appears to be fastened to the chimney. The wall on ...
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Water Heater (Tankless), Furnace, Chimney? What order of work? Different contractors?

PRIORITY 1: I have a 21 (yes 21) year old water heater (go AO Smith!) that I want to replace with a tankless water heater (live in MD). WANT 1: I have a chimney that needs to be lined and a fireplace ...
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How to install a stainless steel chimney safely with a metal tube and a concrete foundation?

I have a stainless steel chimney which I want to connect with the oven inside of my mongolian yurt. Going through the wall is easy, the hard part is to deploy it safely on the ground so the chimney ...
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What's the best way how to seal a removed chimney top?

I want to remove a brick chimney down to the roof line because it's unused and also because it's a hazard from earthquakes in the SF bay area. This chimney came down in the 1989 quake but was rebuilt. ...
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How can I tell whether I'm drilling into the chimney brick or a joint?

The chimney runs up the center of the house which is through my kitchen. I want to hang a pot rack on the plaster wall surrounding the chimney but have read on this site to be sure not to drill into ...
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Can I put a box fan in a chimney to help circulate out hot summer air?

I have a classic brick chimney for a wood fireplace only (i.e. no hot water tank or other things sharing the stack). In peak summer heat, the interior of the upstairs is well above the exterior ...
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How should I seal a flexible flue liner passing through large clay thimble?

I'm replacing my atmospheric venting natural gas water heater and I'd like to clean up the type B venting solution while I'm at it. I've had a high efficiency furnace put in so now only my gas water ...
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What is the correct way to seal off a fireplace chimney?

I've seen people say cap it at the top, I've seen people say stuff insulation in the bottom, I've seen people say brick it off at the bottom and seal it at the top. I've also seen all of these ...
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