Another method for remodeling the chimney involves framing the exterior chimney in wood and then adding slanted wood planks atop plywood or osb to create a box around the chimney.
Prefab outside chimney made with wood siding attached to house.
0 594 in x 48 in x 96 in.
Our photographs show a typical wood framed chimney chase constructed to house an insulated metal chimney and or a type b gas vent.
That depends on the structure of the house the quality of the chimney work etc.
What is a pre fab chimney.
Siding is often made of flammable material so if the preexisting chimney abuts siding this is a good indication that the clearances between the preexisting chimney and the flue liner which can be heated by combustion gases is sufficient.
In some cases they are not fastened to the house and are free standing.
Wood panels turn practical chimneys into style accessories with faux brick and manufactured stone siding panels in a wide variety of colors and styles.
They are often surround chased with wood or siding.
The photo at above left shows an incomplete chimney chase with poor workmanship incomplete installation of housewrap missing chimney flashing and who knows what at the chimney top.
Unlike traditional masonry fireplaces most factory built fireplaces are metal and come from the factory as complete units with a firebox a specific chimney system and all miscellaneous parts.
If in any doubt obtain confirmation from your local code compliance office.
Vinyl siding is generally not recommended for exterior chimney siding because of the heat that the chimney produces.
Either way it s a low maintenance option that will look terrific for years and years.
Usually there is a strap at the top of the upper floor and another close to the peak of the gable.
In others they are fastened with l shaped.
Plytanium t1 11 natural rough sawn syp plywood panel siding common.
Prefabricated or factory built fireplaces are metal chimney systems that provide a cheaper alternative to a standard masonry chimney.
The peak strap can also be lagged to the gable rafter or barge rafter.
Prefabricated fireplaces factory built or prefabricated fireplaces are relative newcomers to the fireplace scene.
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To address aesthetics as well as to get the best possible connection to the house you may want to run the straps behind the siding especially with wood clapboards.