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How to remove a chimney from a roof.
A gathered flue to a central stack.
Here s what s involved with a chimney stack removal.
The stack must be properly supported and the gallows bracket illustrated below is a common method.
Tile over the hole with new roof tiles to.
If you can t see it it is in the attic where the pipe passes through.
Pry this strap open using a screwdriver or the claw of a hammer and remove it from the pipe.
This video shows the chimney removal of a small single skin chimney stack below roof level and then tiled over to make good.
The method shown is a slow del.
Removal of the chimney is relatively easy as it should come right up after the roof tar screws and shingles holding it in place have been removed.
Our new 40 year old house had an old metal chimney that was once connected to an wood stove in the living room.
When it comes to a simple partial chimney removal the process is as simple as removing the chimney until it s flush with the roof then patching up the hole properly.
Gallows brackets should only be used if.
Complete chimney removal removing your entire chimney including the chimney breast will result in more than just a hole in your roof that needs to be patched.
Work your way down the chimney removing bricks as you go.
There are a number of things to consider before planning out a chimney removal beyond the project itself.
The pipe stub that protruded through the cei.
Supply and install new roof timbers and felt to cover the hole.
Remove the chimney stack to just below the roof tiles and lower the bricks to ground level.
Continue reading below our video of the day.
Somewhere on this length there is probably a metal strap that is tightly wrapped around the perimeter of the pipe.
The next step is to patch the hole and re shingle the area.
Examine the length of metal chimney from where it comes through the roof to its peak.
Once you get to roofline level you can stop and patch the roof leaving the chimney breast and firebox fireplace remaining or you could continue removing the entire chimney and the firebox too.