Patching A Chimney Hole

We removed a fireplace from a house we have been working on.

Patching a chimney hole.

To begin restoring the brick mortar joints a process commonly known as tuck pointing first prep the area to ensure good mortar adhesion image 1. Apply the mortar to the joint using a pointing trowel if one is available. Cut a piece of sheet metal in a rectangular shape slightly narrower than the hole diameter and a few inches taller than the hole. Then cut out a circular piece of wood with a jigsaw to match the size of the hole.

Here s what it looks like when sped up like crazy. Chimney fires can ignite instantly those who have experienced them describe it as an explosion followed by a sound similar to a freight train. Put a long skinny bolt in the center to use as a handle. Secure this piece to the other piece of wood with screws.

This old chimney had to go. Place a piece of wood longer than the opening inside and secure it with screws. This will act as a base for the filler piece. Repair cracks to prevent chimney fires even worse cracks in a brick chimney that continue from the flue to the exterior are one cause behind a terrifying devastating phenomenon.