Let's face it isn't a chimney just a structure whith a hole on it's top why dosen't water enter?
2006-11-18 07:11:51 · 9 answers · asked by willy 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
It does. But a chimney isn't a straight shot right to the fireplace, there is a bend, and a damper. Rain does come in the chimney, but my guess is that the bricks and mortar absorb most of it before it reaches the fireplace.
2006-11-18 07:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by Peter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rain does enter through the chimney. How could it not? Your question I think asks the question: "Why don't I see any rain or water in the fireplace?". Yes? O.K. Virtually no chimney flues (masonry chimneys) are straight up and down. They have an offset or bend in them so that the rainwater will not fall directly on the hearth (where the fire is). Most of this water is absorbed by the bricks and mortar and doesn't reach the fireplace itself. However, you may occasionally see moisture on the walls or bottom of the fireplace. It's a good idea to install a chimney cap of some type to keep the water AND birds and animals out. The latter can often be a much bigger problem than any water which might enter your chimney.
2006-11-18 07:45:45 · answer #2 · answered by popcorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most chimneys have a chimney cap for this and other purposes. If no cap exists then only a small amount of water enters and is absorbed by the brick itself. Most brick chimneys contour as they rise up through the roof meaning the opening you see at the hearth is not as large as the opening at the roof.
2006-11-18 07:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by mellow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top of the chimney is a very small area, rain very rarely falls straight down and very few chimneys are straight. Usually if there is a straight chimney it will be capped with something.
2006-11-18 07:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by whyme? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sorry but that is a really stupid question. Of course rain comes in through the chimney.
2006-11-18 07:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it actually does...however, most people have a cap on the top, and all usually have a damper mechanism that you can open or close to allow more or less air to enter. This damper when open will still not allow much rain to enter your fireplace...
2006-11-18 07:16:41 · answer #6 · answered by miketull8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's my question too. I grew up living in house. I notice I have no problem with water coming in through my fireplace.
2006-11-18 09:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Mattman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-11-18 07:16:16 · answer #8 · answered by DASH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sure it does...
2006-11-18 07:14:48 · answer #9 · answered by graeme a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋