just talked to elk and he walked me through it i am ok
thanks alot guys!!
now off to bed wifey is huffing ... time to make babies!
thanks alot guys!!
now off to bed wifey is huffing ... time to make babies!
Jim Walsh said:The photos show bare brick. I may be missing something here but it appears that the fireplace should not be used at all.
Did I miss something?
elkimmeg said:Ice By today's standards the bricks above the damper called the throat area should be smooth sides tapered to receive the first flue liner most masons go a step further and smooth on a layer cement to create smooth sides a process called parging If you check yours frequently and note build up that is the issue. If no creosote build up then it ok.
the issue is also to channel the exhaust to a smooth transition into the first flue Not that much of a safety issue without cresote buildup storing it on the ledges of the bricks jutting out
that the biggest concern
elkimmeg said:It is going to be a real somber thanks giving at my mother's in laws house. The plan was to have it there and bring her out from the convalescents home ,but the ambulance arrive before we did she is back in the hospital and this time she will not be returning. There is no good news to report. I hope to see her tomorrow ,if god will allow it. This will be the last time gathering at her house.
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