for the Fireplace Extrordinair
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A chimney is one of the most vulnerable parts of a structure because it is exposed to weathering on all sides.
The intersection between the chimney and the roof is a critical spot where several trades have to come together to provide a watertight joint. Base flashing is installed on top of the roof sheathing, extending horizontally under roof shingles for a minimum of 4 inches. And the chimney must be a full two feet above any surrounding object located on the roof within 10 feet. The images below illustrate the stages in the construction of this chimney stack. Once the fireplace is installed, a chimney cap will then be installed on top of the stack. This cap provides basic flue protection from rain and animal invasion. |
 A view from the interior of the house where an opening has been cut to accommodate the interior chimney stacks for two stoves: one is for a propane Vermont Stove (on the porch) and the other is for a wood-burning Extrordinair fireplace in the livingroom. |
 2x4's frame in the chimney stack. The 10 ft height is determined by the elevation of the surrounding roof line. |
 Plywood is then attached. |
 And then stonework is applied. |
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 Finally the flashing is installed around the base of the finished stack. |
 Shingles secure the flashing. See the next section for information on how the fireplace itself evolves. |
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