begreen,
Thanks and no problem. We are very happy with the end results. I'll try to keep on updating as I get more experience under my belt.
I'm shocked at how long they have been burning for with the addition of that 3' section. Another I noticed is, I don't hear any soot falling in the chimney. Before I added that section, after burning for a while you would hear stuff falling down the chimney. Or, I'd tap the chimney and it would fall. Not anymore
I'm almost positive the chimney is less than 5'. I'll have to double check this weekend, hopefully it'll stop raining by then.
What kind of brace would be recommended? I just had my roof done to, grrr. They were nice enough to let me rough in my chimney while they worked around me.
rideau,
Thank you very much. You are correct, it has been rather cozy around the homestead.
lml999,
You're welcome
Hah, I got more than a swift kick that day. Boy, I wouldn't want anyone to have to go through that, it was terrible.
Garages are great but scary. Be safe.
firefighterjake and raybonz
Thank you guys for posting the info and links, I know I appreciate it.
Thanks again guys, I appreciate the help and info.