You should have a metal damper above the fire place that will close it off,
you may have to get into the fireplace and see just how securely the damper
closes, it may just be out of position, and they make cast iron doors for
the outside ash pit.
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From: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Tori
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 1:38 AM
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [DIY] Chimney
I presume I have a cap as it is a cement top but there is an opening on four
sides, so my question is how and why wouldnt one seal that opening for
winter and critters/insects? I have yet to hear anything about that. All I
hear about is that a chimney should have a cap for those purposes. The
damper/flue? Is closed. I have no idea how tight it is. Its a very cold room
as it is. In the past I did get a bat in the house as well as some other
unknown visitors.
The outside ash dump? Used to also be open hubby actually sealed that with
cardboard and caulk? It seems to work but seems absurd. What do you all
think I can do with this? Btw, Ive never used it.
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