Fireplace-metal insert to metal flue connection

sfalvey · October 29, 2006, 2:15am

I don’t know much about these chimneys. Is it OK? for the insulation to be exposed at the joint between the metal smoke chamber and metal flue?

Thanks.

jking2 · October 29, 2006, 2:55am

It is curious that the insulation and flue appear so clean, though the insert has some creosote deposits. I believe the insert has been used somewhere else, but never in this installation. The connection of the insert to flue should be corrected.

sfalvey · October 29, 2006, 4:01am

Hi James,

The liner is definately new. I didn’t know if the exposed insulation was OK because it is fairly far away from the firebox but I had my concerns.

Thanks.

srowe · October 30, 2006, 5:32pm

Exposed insulation probably means “gap” between connections which means “way bad”. According to the way I see the photo, this needs immediate attention.

sfalvey · October 31, 2006, 1:56am

I did recommend a qualified (licensed around here is non existant) chimney sweep inspect further.

jfarsetta · October 31, 2006, 4:25am

Recomend a Level II inspection of chimney and related components be performed by a chimney sweep certified by CSIA, the National Chimney Sweep Guild, or other certifying body.