The stack is not completely vertical i e.
Removing metal chimney flue.
A metal chimney is much easier to remove than a masonry chimney.
We re removing this fireplace unit to install a higher efficiency low emission fireplace.
In other words there will be a lot of water inside the metal flue and over time the water will lead to rust and damage.
This part is only a tiny portion of the actual chimney structure.
Full removals require a lot of extra structural reinforcement as it.
This is the way we removed the metal flue ourselves.
To remove a chimney breast at ground or first floor you must first support the chimney adequately.
Removing a chimney isn t as simple as getting rid of the visible stack.
Removing the liner from the flue is a good idea as this is somewhere where condensation can build up up as it gets cold.
A metal chimney is much.
If it helps at all the firebox and chimney are made by heatilator and the metal chimney sections which are about 48 each are heatilator mark 700 metal chimney sections.
If you have a defunct or dormant fireplace or woodstove in your home or a derelict chimney from a heating device that is already gone you can make a bit more space in your home and reduce the chances of leakage in your roof by pulling out the chimney.
A gathered flue to a central stack.
It took some time but if done with patience it can.
When you place a metal flue on the exterior of the home the flue is much cooler and will condense the flue gases at a much higher rate than an interior chimney or flue.
The stack must be properly supported and the gallows bracket illustrated below is a common method.
Depending upon how it is connected will depend nohow easy it is to remove.
Gallows brackets should only be used if.
A full removal involves getting rid of the entire structure and often leads to extra space in rooms where the breast is intruding.
Removing a fireplace or a chimney is certainly a job you can do yourself.
The house was built in 1980 and i m sure this was the original fireplace.