Patching A Chimney Hole
This will act as a base for the filler piece.
Patching a chimney hole. Then cut out a circular piece of wood with a jigsaw to match the size of the hole. Place a piece of wood longer than the opening inside and secure it with screws. We removed a fireplace from a house we have been working on. Chimney fires can ignite instantly those who have experienced them describe it as an explosion followed by a sound similar to a freight train.
Cut a piece of sheet metal in a rectangular shape slightly narrower than the hole diameter and a few inches taller than the hole. With the help of. To begin restoring the brick mortar joints a process commonly known as tuck pointing first prep the area to ensure good mortar adhesion image 1. Secure this piece to the other piece of wood with screws.
Repair cracks to prevent chimney fires even worse cracks in a brick chimney that continue from the flue to the exterior are one cause behind a terrifying devastating phenomenon. Insert the metal and move it until it is flush against the back blocking the hole. The hole where the chimney used to be now needs to be filled in. Apply the mortar to the joint using a pointing trowel if one is available.