What size flue do I need for fireplace?

What size flue do I need for fireplace?

The area of the flue should be roughly 1/12th the size of the opening area. If the flue is too small, the fireplace will smoke. In this case, the taller the chimney the better – chimneys that are too short will cause draw issues.

How big of a flue do I need?

The ideal flue size is typically determined by the exhaust outlet of the stove or appliance. The rule of thumb for sizing a chimney liner is that you never want it to be smaller than the appliance exhaust hole and you don’t want the liner to be three times the area of the exhaust hole of the appliance.

How do you measure a chimney flue?

1 – Measure Your Chimney Flue

1. Measure inside the chimney SIDE TO SIDE & FRONT TO BACK at the narrowest part of the flue (usually about 600mm above the opening).
2. FINALLY measure to the narrowest part of the flue from the top of the fireplace opening.

Are chimney caps standard size?

With masonry (at least here in the Kansas City Metro) the common sizes are 8 by 8, 8 by 13, 13 by 13, 8 by 17, and 13 by 17. Now they do make one size caps that fit all but they do not work properly, they’re a poor fit. My suggestion: get someone at the top of your chimney that knows how to measure for chimney caps.

How do you measure a fireplace flue?

Can two fireplaces share the same flue?

Fireplaces can’t share the same flue but can be run in the same chimney with their own flue liners. It got that way as the fireplace sucked air from the interior of the house for combustion air for the fire and pulled heated air from the rooms to assist the draft of the flue gasses up and out the chimney.

What is the most common chimney cap size?

What size chimney cap might you need? Well the first question to that question is: Are we dealing with a masonry chimney or an air-cooled or factory built chimney? With masonry (at least here in the Kansas City Metro) the common sizes are 8 by 8, 8 by 13, 13 by 13, 8 by 17, and 13 by 17.

How do I know what kind of flue I have?

The best clue to knowing what type of flue you have is by simply looking at your roof and seeing what kind of outlet it has. Most of our gas fires are class 1, class 2 and precast suitable, however in the case of our wall mounted fires the requirements vary.

What is the standard size of a chimney?

Most of the kitchen chimneys are available in standard size 60cm and 90cm. Kitchen chimney size depending on the size of the stove, hob and kitchen size. Normally for 2 to 4 burners stove or hob 60cm kitchen chimney size is enough and for 3 to 5 burners kitchen chimney choose 90cm size one.

Does My Chimney need a flue liner?

It is this last issue which causes most concern. The solid fuel association and building regs have always insisted a flue liner is only needed if the chimney is proven defective, especially if smoke and/or fumes are leaking into the property, or the chimney is oversize for the appliance.

Does your chimney need a flue liner?

If you spot areas with these issues, you need a flue liner. Also, if the chimney doesn’t stick out 3 feet from the roof, you will need a flue liner. After that, inspect the entrance of the chimney. Any signs of discoloration or staining means the chimney requires a flue liner.

Should every fireplace have a chimney liner?

A lot of people neglect to get a chimney liner when installing a fireplace. Yes . If you have a chimney, you must get a chimney liner. It is not only useful but also proves to be invaluable for safety reasons. The first step is to check with your municipality because, in some places, your chimney is required to have a liner.