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  1. Chimney flue firestopping

    Started by Robert Autrey, 02-10-2009 01:16 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 52
    • Views: 30,284
    Jerry Peck
    05-22-2013, 08:14 PM Go to last post

  2. 100%+ Corbeled Chimney

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 06-24-2007 04:07 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 16,465
    Michael Thomas
    08-14-2009, 12:15 PM Go to last post

  3. Chimney..What would you say?

    Started by Chuck Lambert, 11-06-2009 09:18 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 10,230
    Jerry Peck
    11-16-2009, 07:48 PM Go to last post

  4. Chimney leak: no solution found yet

    Started by Chris Ader, 08-30-2009 11:21 AM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 13,564
    Mike S
    09-09-2009, 01:48 PM Go to last post

  5. CSST. What distance from open flame

    Started by Gene South, 03-30-2009 05:25 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 14,307
    Brian Robertson
    05-06-2009, 08:34 AM Go to last post

  6. JIMINEY CRICKET

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 07-18-2008 08:25 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
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    Jerry Peck
    08-13-2008, 04:51 PM Go to last post

  7. Flue Gases in attic

    Started by Mike Schulz, 02-18-2009 09:06 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 10,118
    Mike Schulz
    02-28-2009, 07:48 AM Go to last post

  8. Unhappy ugly water leak repair, is this standard?

    Started by Miki Ochi, 09-02-2009 05:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 8,036
    Miki Ochi
    09-09-2009, 07:09 PM Go to last post

  9. Flex line in firebox

    Started by Rick Bunzel, 12-27-2010 06:14 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 26,098
    Dale W. Feb
    02-08-2011, 07:58 PM Go to last post

  10. Combustion air for gas appliances in the home

    Started by Dan Harris, 04-15-2012 03:10 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 14,539
    John Demmer
    02-16-2014, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  11. CSST Line for Gas Fireplace

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-16-2009 07:57 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 35
    • Views: 24,486
    Greg Brainerd
    01-23-2012, 08:23 AM Go to last post

  12. Pre-fab fireplace fire

    Started by Vern Heiler, 01-14-2015 06:47 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 9,126
    Vern Heiler
    02-06-2015, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  13. Carbon monoxide detector required or not?

    Started by Joe Van Orsdol, 11-22-2012 04:48 PM
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 13,053
    Paul Kondzich
    11-27-2012, 01:40 PM Go to last post

  14. Chimney shifted

    Started by Dave Rose, 02-02-2017 12:24 PM
    call, chimney, house, included, pretty 9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 22,711
    Jerry Peck
    02-09-2017, 09:27 PM Go to last post

  15. F.I.R.E and other courses

    Started by Jim Gecz, 06-10-2007 07:01 AM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 8,694
    Randy Brooks
    06-24-2007, 10:33 PM Go to last post

  16. Fireplace Chimney

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 02-21-2012 08:05 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,518
    Billy Stephens
    02-23-2012, 07:20 AM Go to last post

  17. Un-vented gas logs in sealed fireplace.

    Started by Vern Heiler, 03-24-2015 01:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 9,249
    Mark Reinmiller
    03-26-2015, 05:22 PM Go to last post

  18. Question Am I overthinking this??

    Started by Jeff Gainey, 04-25-2016 04:28 PM
    chimney, overthinking, solid, structure, support 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
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    Bob Harper
    05-12-2016, 05:15 PM Go to last post

  19. Wood stove installaion

    Started by Mark Northrup, 04-14-2009 03:04 PM
    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 15,149
    Michael Thomas
    04-26-2009, 10:29 AM Go to last post

  20. Chimney cap required?

    Started by Gene South, 01-17-2013 09:35 AM
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    • Replies: 28
    • Views: 24,997
    David Caldwell
    06-13-2013, 05:16 PM Go to last post

  21. Ants In The Attic

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 07-28-2009 06:00 PM
    20 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 13,312
    Phillip Stojanik
    01-11-2011, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  22. Ventless gas fireplace verbiage

    Started by George Sharrett, 01-28-2010 06:19 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 22,354
    John Kogel
    12-05-2015, 10:42 AM Go to last post

  23. Out of Place Fireplace Brick

    Started by Leo Leidlein, 09-15-2011 11:46 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
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    Rod Corwin
    11-04-2011, 08:24 PM Go to last post

  24. Direct Vent under opening window

    Started by Jim Hintz, 05-21-2012 06:58 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
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    Kelkmac
    10-05-2016, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  25. Valve in Firebox ?

    Started by Bob Sisson, 08-19-2007 06:38 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
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    Dale W. Feb
    08-27-2007, 10:20 PM Go to last post

  26. Minimum distace of return form furnace

    Started by Michael Thomas, 01-09-2008 06:45 AM
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 24,239
    Jerry Peck
    01-09-2008, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  27. gas water heater

    Started by Jerome W. Young, 01-28-2008 06:04 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 8,599
    Jerry Peck
    07-19-2008, 10:12 AM Go to last post

  28. What's missing in this chimney chase??

    Started by Erby Crofutt, 05-06-2009 08:25 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 9,573
    Phil Brody
    02-13-2012, 05:30 AM Go to last post

  29. vent in chimney flashing?

    Started by Bert de Haan, 01-16-2010 05:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
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    Bert de Haan
    04-19-2010, 05:08 AM Go to last post

  30. Return air placement

    Started by Brandon Whitmore, 08-16-2009 01:18 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 24
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    Jerry McCarthy
    08-25-2009, 08:14 AM Go to last post

  31. Cracks in flue

    Started by Phillip Stojanik, 07-14-2007 08:34 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 8,076
    Bob Harper
    07-18-2007, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  32. Hearth Cracks - Continued

    Started by Michael Thomas, 08-13-2007 12:07 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,247
    Jim Gecz
    08-18-2007, 09:11 AM Go to last post

  33. Venting gas furnace acceletaes deterioration of flue formerly venting oil furnace?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 06-22-2008 04:47 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 17,102
    Gene Grigg
    08-05-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  34. Brick overhang at chimney

    Started by Rod Figueroa, 12-17-2009 06:27 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 6,556
    David Bell
    12-21-2009, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  35. Is this ok?

    Started by Robert Giles, 05-17-2012 03:18 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,439
    Bob Harper
    05-19-2012, 06:00 AM Go to last post

  36. high efficiency furnace venting thru chimney

    Started by Michael Braun, 07-29-2010 11:42 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 33,817
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-11-2013, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  37. Vent for gas fireplace

    Started by David D. Whitt, 01-25-2011 07:31 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 8,226
    Jack Murdock
    01-29-2011, 09:14 AM Go to last post

  38. wood stove chimneys vs. others

    Started by Kristi Silber, 03-31-2012 01:27 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 7,384
    Kristi Silber
    04-04-2012, 01:44 PM Go to last post

  39. Siding over New Masonry Chimney

    Started by Andrew Gallant, 09-25-2013 04:06 AM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,304
    Bob Harper
    09-28-2013, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  40. Angry passed city inspection

    Started by Gary Kidd, 03-02-2014 04:59 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 5,749
    Garry Sorrells
    03-06-2014, 05:48 AM Go to last post

  41. Unhappy CO Gases from Wood ???

    Started by Joe Reilly, 01-22-2021 03:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 9,086
    Bob Harper
    10-05-2022, 06:03 PM Go to last post

  42. Valve too far from fireplace?

    Started by Matt Fellman, 04-18-2008 04:26 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 14,691
    Kevin Stewart
    05-06-2008, 05:33 AM Go to last post

  43. Smile What is this called?

    Started by Sean Bacon, 09-05-2008 05:46 AM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 5,951
    Billy Stephens
    09-08-2008, 09:37 PM Go to last post

  44. Flue Liners

    Started by A.D. Miller, 02-19-2009 07:43 AM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 6,561
    Jack Murdock
    08-14-2009, 04:18 AM Go to last post

  45. chimney discoloration - leakage?

    Started by Kristi Silber, 04-28-2012 12:57 PM
    11 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
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    Kristi Silber
    05-01-2012, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  46. Immediate Assistance Required

    Started by Raymond Wand, 12-17-2014 03:05 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 7,366
    Marshall Brown
    12-27-2014, 06:46 AM Go to last post

  47. Cool what do you think?

    Started by Bob Harper, 05-23-2007 05:51 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,112
    Dale W. Feb
    07-10-2007, 08:15 PM Go to last post

  48. propane tank near window

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 09-04-2009 05:29 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 27,970
    Jack Murdock
    09-05-2009, 07:37 PM Go to last post

  49. Fireplace question

    Started by william siegel, 12-09-2009 07:15 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
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    Rob Yarboro
    12-14-2009, 05:04 AM Go to last post

  50. Stainless steel and earth contact

    Started by Chip Roberson, 03-01-2010 07:18 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
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    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    03-06-2010, 11:04 PM Go to last post

  51. Chimney Structure in Crawl Space

    Started by Luc V. L., 08-11-2011 10:55 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,452
    Don Burbach
    11-05-2011, 09:41 AM Go to last post

  52. 2 10 rule

    Started by mathew stouffer, 04-13-2011 07:30 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,980
    Larry Morrison
    04-18-2011, 07:43 AM Go to last post

  53. Coal in crawl space

    Started by Bill Spatafore, 08-18-2012 12:04 PM
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 9,632
    Bill Spatafore
    10-15-2012, 07:55 AM Go to last post

  54. Help, please! Dangerous wood stove/HVAC DIY!!

    Started by G Montgomery, 09-28-2012 11:06 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 7,943
    G Montgomery
    10-08-2012, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  55. Chase ventilation

    Started by Marc M, 12-01-2012 10:47 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 10,860
    Marc M
    12-15-2012, 07:12 PM Go to last post

  56. Fireplace with Shared B Vent

    Started by Andrew Kolar, 01-08-2014 10:41 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 5,492
    Bob Harper
    01-13-2014, 10:18 AM Go to last post

  57. Chimney height 15 '

    Started by Marc M, 06-07-2014 10:21 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 6,987
    Bob Harper
    06-09-2014, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  58. Gas Key Covered

    Started by Chris Stichter, 11-12-2014 05:51 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 8,303
    Rich Goeken
    11-20-2014, 10:14 AM Go to last post

  59. Can you find what's wrong in this picture?

    Started by Kevin Luce, 04-02-2007 09:02 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,374
    Erby Crofutt
    05-05-2007, 01:39 PM Go to last post

  60. Woodburning Unit Converted to Gas

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 05-26-2007 12:30 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,869
    Nick Ostrowski
    06-01-2007, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  61. Heat Shield

    Started by Michael Thomas, 07-23-2007 04:19 PM
    14 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,903
    Michael Thomas
    07-31-2007, 07:04 PM Go to last post

  62. What Am I Looking At?

    Started by Michael Thomas, 10-18-2007 07:37 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 5,776
    Eric Lybeck
    10-22-2007, 07:30 PM Go to last post

  63. Gas Turn-key Valves for Fireplaces

    Started by Clay White, 10-17-2007 10:08 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 7,479
    Dale W. Feb
    11-01-2007, 06:43 PM Go to last post

  64. Question Drip Legs

    Started by John Thompson, 01-20-2008 10:28 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
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    Jerry Peck
    01-21-2008, 01:50 PM Go to last post

  65. Never seen before?

    Started by BARRY ADAIR, 03-14-2008 03:08 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,178
    Jerry Peck
    04-01-2008, 04:27 PM Go to last post

  66. Chimney brick spalling

    Started by Steve Frederickson, 04-19-2009 06:05 PM
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,189
    Steve Frederickson
    05-01-2009, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  67. strange fireplace configuration

    Started by brianmiller, 09-22-2009 07:52 AM
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 16,139
    Matt Fellman
    09-30-2009, 07:41 PM Go to last post

  68. Fireplace in a Garage

    Started by Joseph P. Hagarty, 03-03-2010 09:20 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 6,598
    John Sullivan
    12-06-2010, 05:44 PM Go to last post

  69. Gas log set in bedroom

    Started by Tom Rees, 08-27-2011 03:38 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 16,463
    Billy Stephens
    09-03-2011, 05:46 PM Go to last post

  70. Anyone know the code for unlined chimney?

    Started by Alan C Grubb, 10-26-2011 07:45 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 10,114
    John Kogel
    11-01-2011, 07:22 PM Go to last post

  71. 4 gas appliances in one masonry chimney

    Started by Russell Melville, 06-23-2014 05:03 PM
    • Replies: 18
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    Russell Melville
    07-07-2014, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  72. Fireplace Gas Shut-off Valve

    Started by Jake Guerrero, 05-07-2009 07:35 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 13,984
    Bob Harper
    05-09-2009, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  73. Vented gas logs don't need damper clip?

    Started by Vern Heiler, 11-11-2009 02:17 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 22,587
    James Duffin
    08-05-2010, 05:18 AM Go to last post

  74. Laundry room exhaust

    Started by Marc M, 12-01-2009 09:18 PM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 27,906
    Marc M
    12-03-2009, 10:40 AM Go to last post

  75. Attic: Fireblock around chimney?

    Started by Ryan Guilette, 07-26-2014 09:05 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 15,770
    Marc M
    08-01-2014, 08:15 AM Go to last post

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