Work from recent inspection

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Most modern chimney pipe now has welded seams instead of the older Selkirk with the folded seam. I don't think any is sold like that now but maybe I have missed one. Typically now, the only silicone sealing needed is at the storm collar.
Okay,.good to know. Progress :-)
 
Definitely a good improvement.
 
Ok, so I'm gathering that I'm probably not too far off at-least the stage of preparing the building permit application, at-least.

(I had fun learning freecad in the mornings to do those drawings :D.)
 
Rockwool does not burn, purchase one bag of Rockwool and replace your current insulation around chimney with Rockwool, easy peasy.
Rockwool products are capable of resisting temperatures up to 2,150 degrees Fahrenheit without melting, smoking, or catching on fire.