Fireplaces, Heating Stoves, Flues and Chimneys - Where do I begin?

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08-22-01, 08:12 AM
Help, I am at the end of a major remodle project and now have to tackle the fireplace. The chimney is open from bottom to top{no cap or damper}. It is a masonary fireplace and some of the bricks have fallen from the base of the fireplace. I have no idea where to begin. If anyone can offer advise or prayer please do. I'm going to need it.

Mike Swearingen
08-23-01, 07:48 PM
Fallen from the base?
Inside the firebox? On the facade?
You can buy a masonry blade for a circular saw to cut the mortar around the fallen-out brick, and then just re-mortar them back in place (with the same type of brick).
Good Luck! Mike
some help
09-10-01, 10:58 PM
Hello
Do not use to burn in!!! Get a good fire place insert and run the flu to the top and add a good cap will work great will not take all that long and will be safe for you and the fire palce party you can have....Good luck...