Then find the width at the widest point.
Capping unused chimney flue.
Only one chimney is still in use for a multifuel burner one was sealed many years ago while the other two have vents into the bedrooms where fireplaces used to exist.
Measure the length and width of the flue on your chimney.
When used daily as they are intended to be used fireplaces can be efficient.
Discussion in building started by overlandrover 14 apr 2007.
There are a few products you can purchase to block the chimney just above the damper.
Write down your measurements so you don t forget them.
Capping an unused chimney flue.
The technician that fitted the electric boiler cut back the flue the the ceiling filled part of the flue with insulation and then applied cement to the underside.
Use a tape measure to find the length of the flue on the longest side.
Sealing and insulating the clay flue at the top and bottom of the stack will ensure the job will yield these desired results.
Flue ventilators can be found on our chimney pot page.
You should cap any unused chimneys with a flue ventilator.
As a rule of thumb taking a common semi detached home using.
How to close an unused chimney.
A contracter has advised us to have the two unused bedroom chimneys piped together via an inverted y type connection and then piped out through the roof.
Insulating the bottom of the chimney.
Cooled or heated air from inside your home can escape through the chimney causing your hvac system to work.
Unused though they can waste a lot of heat up the chimney.
Even new cast iron dampers allow air loss.
Capping unused chimneys flue ventilators uk.
Unused chimneys not only waste a lot of heat they also pose a potential damp problem as well as being a cause of smoking fireplaces and stoves.
Find the flue on your chimney which is the clay or metal tube that extends out from the top of your chimney.
The fireplace flue can be a major source of energy loss.
Http www fixmyroof co uk videos and guides chimneys chimney capping in this video i show 3 different ways to cap off a disused chimney that does not alter.
Capping the flue is one of the best ways to close up the top of the chimney as it will still allow air to get in and out preventing condensation from building up.
The flue ventilator stops rain entry to.
One is an inflatable balloon type product that will seal the flue.
Sealing your older unused chimney should not be a complicated task as long as attention is paid to prevention of air intrusion as well as environmental and pest control.
