How To Install Chimney Cleanout Door

Thanks for asking peter as that shows me where we need to add information.

How to install chimney cleanout door.

On 2017 03 29 by mod re. Paint for chimney cleanout doors. Cleanout doors provide access to the ash drop below the firebox in masonry fireplaces. Replacing cleanout door on chimney.

Steps in installing a new or re installing a fallen out chimney cleanout door. How to install a chimney cleanout door or ash cleanout door in a masonry chimney. Sure kenny you can paint a metal cleanout door on a chimney. Raw masonry below the chimney thimble.

A cast iron chimney cleanout opening door from u s. If your chimney currently does not have a cleanout door it is necessary to create an opening in the side of the chimney. On 2017 04 02 by mod re. I would recommend use of a high grade exterior paint specified for use on metal.

Use a mirror to inspect the interior of the cleanout door and flue. When you look into the cleanout door you should see daylight from the top of the chimney. Check the contents of the inside of the cleanout door. Thank you for the help on this.

At the bottom of my chimney is a steel clean out door probably about 1 foot square. The frame of the cast iron door assembly slides part way into the 8 x 8 suare hole and it looks like there must be some type of motar cement that s used to afix the door assembly to the opening. On 2017 04 02 by kenny. This door has rotted out and is not a nice access for mice and other critters.

Otherwise the flue may be blocked. Installing a cleanout door on the outside of your chimney gives you clear access to the bottom of the chimney to remove ashes and soot. The empty cleanout door on a chimney can you paint it. Birds could have made nests there or parts of the chimney could have collapsed.

I have not been able to find anyone to replace this door or even a place to purchase a new one so that i can put it in myself.