Best get it done before it turns cold.

I am going to be installing new door and glass gaskets on my stove in the next week or two also.I cleaned my stove and chimney in the spring,but I did not install my gaskets.It will probably be cold when I get them installed.Time gets by before a person realizes it.

 

What about your glass gasket Dennis? I changed mine out last year after 5 years and it looked like it was due.

 

I cleaned the flue and cap today. About 2 cups of light fluffy brown ash.



I will replace the two flat gaskets where the secondary assembly sits on the inner side burn plates.

I need to work on the lead flashing around both chimeys. Squirrels were gnawing away at it.

 

Don't they know that consuming lead causes cancer in the state of California

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They need it in a different form.

 

Yeah, but they live in MA.

 

I had a mason rebuild the two chimneys from the roof line up a few years ago. New flue tile, brick and reglet flashing. Not too happy about this.

 

Coupe caulk tubes of black joe ought fix that up for awhile. And some lead pills for the tree rats !

 

Sealed up the lead flashing yesterday. The top mortar cap on both chimneys had the beginning of hairline cracks. I do not want water penetrating down and freezing in it. I took care of both caps this afternoon.

 

That being new brick and all, it would be in your best interest to treat with a water proof sealant, Not Thompson though as that stuff doesn't last. Most can be sprayed with a garden sprayer dosen't take long and that will help stop the hairline stuff. Needs too be done before it gets too cold though. I can tell stories about new brick and old and water wicking problems.

 

Good idea. I've used Conproco in the past. I'll see what is available at the stone yard. Time is right to get it done.

Both chimneys mortar caps were weathered. I don't know if it was from the elements or corrosion as one being the nat gas flue, the other the wood stove.

Thanks for the advice. These little things can add up to a tear down and some cash out the door.

 

I'll plan on doing mine then in 2025.

 

I can see you are an over-achiever! LOL!

 

Hah, no. If I went down the ladder for a damp sponge and smoothed it out I would be.

 

procrastination, me thinks

 

Finished both chimneys with sealer 2 coats drying in the afternoon sun. I started with the brush and went right to the pump sprayer. Better coverage and a time saver.

 

Jon, how high up are you when doing this? You Da' Man!!