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    Insulated ICC Chimney and a Vented Chase (Airtight but not insulated ?)

    Hi, We’re working with a local chimney shop in Nova Scotia to order parts and approve our plan. But we’re doing the installation ourselves on our 16×20 building. It’s 2 storey with a non-vented cathedral ceiling. We’re seeking advice here about our chase. We plan to make our chase airtight...
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    Strange chimney corbeling; chimney and stovepipe advice

    I'm going to try not to be long-winded about this, but I've had a year to lose sleep about it, and it looks like it's going to be 2025 before the work starts at this point: House built in 1973 51-year-old, original chimney, but the top section has been redone at least once or twice Chimney is...
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    OPEL 2000 - Serial # 7995

    Bought a new home, WETT inspector discovered the top of firebox/damper are destroyed beyond repair… see pictures. Wondering if any suggestions? I just can’t believe something like this would happen and now we’re faced with repairing (if possible) or replacing and praying it works out. The home...
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    Harman P61 Install

    Hello. I am new to this page, but have read thru your posts a lot over the years. I previously owned a St. Croix at old house and used this thread a lot. Down to business. I recently purchased a 2 year old Harman P61. I have a hearth but need the venting. This is a corner install with one...