Chimneys Explained #01 - Masonry Chimneys

Masonry chimneys are masonry constructed chimneys that should be built per IRC building codes. Visit us at chimneysweep.com

[@johnmarzocchi]

You need to create a video of a converted masonry chimney, such as what is found in a home built around 1900, to one with a stainless steel liner going up from a wood stove to the top of the stack, perhaps 24 feet straight up. You also need to create a video regarding the different types of brick typically found in a house built around 1900. There are hard brick which is found above the roof, and soft brick found from under the roof to below the hearth. Soft brick isn't bad if you know how to use it. First think is to saturate the brick with water before using it, or it will draw water out of the nortar before it cures, making the mortar joints weak. Another video that you need to create is in regards to preventing falling off of a roof.

[@stevendallas2]

Great explanation and animation. Great work!

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

Thanks a lot!

[@richardprice5978]

thanks i grew up with 1880 wood stoves/cooking tops ( ps next home im getting or living in i hope to have one as i love them, but what can i say im a sucker for pre-1920 homes aka old things ) with tin pipe flues ect around me but operating a traditional masonry fireplace and flue wasn't something i have as much experience with but now trying to learn the difference's in operating it safely in a 1970's ranch/mid-century style home

[@hectorgomez9192]

The damper is manually operated to stop the conditioned room air from leaving and it's purpose is also to redirect the smoke from going indoors.

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

Sounds good

[@richardprice5978]

how much Deta is lost by not having anything at all vs full working system? as i now know without it the rain/snow does damage it if the fire isn't lit regularly monthly/weekly

[@dadduorp]

Thank you for this!! We bought a 1907 home out in the middle of a PacNW forest. The home, from a ground level basement to the top of the attic is 4 stories and the chimney runs the entire length. It works great and keeps us warm however, there is a VERY noticeable cold draft that emits from the ash dump. I even see ash blowing UP from it at times but for the life of me, I can’t figure out where this draft is coming from. It can’t be from the basement as it’s completely enclosed from the outside elements. The only thing I can guess to be a draft source is a very large, outer, brick-enclosed “box” on the exterior of the house at ground level. Would there be a tube, tunnel or venting pipe running from this exterior enclosure? My worry is that there is a crack or opening somewhere along the structure, but the chimney works fine. I had a chimney specialist come out to inspect it and he couldn’t find anything wrong with it. Of course, he didn’t inspect it fully other than sticking his head in and looking up and around.

[@edgarlushaju1730]

this was great!!!

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

Thank you

[@cashiusk4060]

great work

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elizviy]

There is a raccoon living in my chimney. I opened up the damper and we had a stare down. Now I feed him and he is my pet

[@brighttooth3592]

Thank you

[@ibrahiymghany5144]

And now I know. Thanks bro

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

your welcome

[@lorik8730]

I looked up this video because I want to know how it's possible that a house in my neighborhood has a window IN the masonry chimney on their second floor. I guess they no longer have a fireplace?

[@oliverpapai6011]

In hungary where i live, chimneys are simply 4 brick put together, then built up like a brick wall lol. Despite being used since the invention of bricks, our government banned them, but still allows the use of existing ones. Prefab panel chimneys literally do the same, but cost 10 times much. Those fireplaces look horribly inefficient though. All that complication for so little efficiency...

[@titoibarra91]

Can a wood stove be installed inside a Masonry fireplace?

[@quantumofconscience6538]

Yes, anything that fits in will work, or, it can sit in front with a foot of stove pipe coming out the back before it turns up, but you should use a 6 inch flex liner all the way to the top, or... run stove pipe up inside as far up as you can go or afford. It will NOT draft / draw properly without this. (6 inch or 8 inch... whatever your wood stove "exit" calls for.)

[@angelarredondo611]

I though a chimney was much simpler. I’m starting to doubt that Santa is real

[@warmblood8016]

LOL

[@hectorgomez9192]

That's not called a chimney cap it's called a Rain Cap you did get the Spark Arrestor name right.

[@AStepInTimeChimney]

Tomato, Tomato

[@ChimellaTheChimneyUmbrella]

If you have a chimney, get yourself a CHIMELLA you will save Thousands on your energy bills