How To Install Chimney Cleanout Door

At the bottom of my chimney is a steel clean out door probably about 1 foot square.

How to install chimney cleanout door. Thanks for asking peter as that shows me where we need to add information. On 2017 04 02 by kenny. Steps in installing a new or re installing a fallen out chimney cleanout door. When you look into the cleanout door you should see daylight from the top of the chimney.

Typically a cleanout opening is near the bottom base of the chimney. 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. On 2017 03 29 by mod re. Raw masonry below the chimney thimble.

This door has rotted out and is not a nice access for mice and other critters. How to install a chimney cleanout door or ash cleanout door in a masonry chimney. 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. Replacing cleanout door on chimney.

Paint for chimney cleanout doors. 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.

Thank you for the help on this. Birds could have made nests there or parts of the chimney could have collapsed. Otherwise the flue may be blocked. Check the contents of the inside of the cleanout door.

The door installs in the exterior wall of the chimney and allows you to remove creosote and ash that. Sure kenny you can paint a metal cleanout door on a chimney. Use a mirror to inspect the interior of the cleanout door and flue. 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.

I would recommend use of a high grade exterior paint specified for use on metal.