i am guessing you are referring to the top of the chimney, out side, on the roof???? Either you or hired help, secure a screen on top and sides on the chimney, small enough screen holes to allow smoke out but not large enough critters in.
Thanks Larry. You are right. I am referring to the chimney on the roof, outside. I put a chimney topper on the chimney last year and thought I had secured it. However, when I turned the heat on recently, I am smelling something like burning feathers. It's pretty funky. I have opened the furnace, but don't see anything, yet the funk continues. I have turned off the furnace until I can figure it out.
I just built an outdoor covered area and do not want to screen it in but we used breadboard for ceiling and back wall. Since it is not treated, is there anything I ca...
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i am guessing you are referring to the top of the chimney, out side, on the roof???? Either you or hired help, secure a screen on top and sides on the chimney, small enough screen holes to allow smoke out but not large enough critters in.
We had a top mount damper installed. If you use a screen, you have to make sure no leaves or debris is on top that will catch fire when you use it.
Agreed with Kelli, precautions.