I have an old cottage with three chimneys the smoke from one comes outof all three only one is used and i want to install a wood burner in another fireplace so one open and one bloced as of now
2007-08-22 08:50:32 · 8 answers · asked by pasty 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Get liners fitted, ask a chimney sweep if you cant find anyone in yellow pages.
2007-08-22 08:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by cedley1969 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-21 21:43:09 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, unless you can prove it was due to an 'unforeseen natural even or fire' you will probably have to pony up the cash for the repairs. If the problem is attributed to age and/or poor workmanship or termites or wood rot, etc. then this was an event that could have been prevented with proper treatment, minor repair earlier, extermination, etc. Therefore insurance won't cover it. I would suggest however that you call you insurance agent and ask them to send you a copy of your policy. Keep in mind you want the LAST version that you SIGNED and agreed to. Once you get that policy in hand, read through and see if you have a claim. Then make the claim. Do not ask the insurance agent if it's a valid claim.. remember he/she doesn't work for you. Any claim that you have will go against his commission level on premiums paid so he/she will probably tell you not to file. Besides if you file a claim the worse that can happen is they deny the claim so it won't cost anything to try. Good luck and I hope this helps.
2016-03-13 00:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. The usual remedy for dealing with defective mid-feathering in a stack is to line the chimney you need to use.
It can be lined with "Copex" which is a stainless steel, flexible tube. Very similar to the ally liners for gas fires, but will sustain the very high temp range required for wood burners etc.
Or, it can be lined with clay type flue liner. These are in various lengths and diameter, so you should be able to find sizes to suit.
The "Copex" is very expensive. Last time I used some, it worked out at one pound per inch! But it is relatively quick and easy to install, and if you are ok at heights and have a willing mate (Who needs to be pretty strong, it is heavy) It's not beyond diy & common sense! Make sure it is the right way up though!!!
The clay lining is a lot cheaper, but more labour intensive. It may require cutting a couple of openings into the stack internally to facilitate installation. Again, not beyond diy if you are confident in your abilty with brickwork and plastering.
Hope this helps, regards, Neil.
2007-08-22 09:20:19 · answer #4 · answered by nelsbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the obvious answer is to fit a flexible..it will be cheaper than a builder taking your chimney apart and repairing the mid feather ..for those who don't know a mid feather is the brickwork which separates one flue from another ..you need to check ..if the midfeather has collasped .is it blocking the flue ....or is the top of midfeather missing and giving impresion of smoke coming out of all pots ..if you do use a liner make sure you do not burn any fruit tree logs as the tar it it will soon block the liner !
2007-08-22 20:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copex Flue Liner
2016-10-14 09:57:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stefano - 'mid' = 'middle'
2007-08-22 12:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm italian and i don't understaind your question.
what is mid? what it indicate ? answer me please
thank you BT
2007-08-22 09:06:03 · answer #8 · answered by BAZ 3.0 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋