Diy Chimney Spark Arrestor

Spark arrestors generally consist of double layers of metal mesh.

Diy chimney spark arrestor.

For pricing and availability. For pricing and availability. A chimney cap is installed in order to protect the chimney and flue liner. You must find out the right measurements for the chimney cap before purchasing anything.

Building your own spark arrestor out of common wire found at a hardware store is quite easy to do. Adjustable flue guard chimney cap spark arrestor in black model cg3blk 68 32 68 32. Wood stove spark arrestors prevent sparks and embers from exiting the stove pipe of a wood stove helping to prevent accidental fires. Gibraltar building products 15 in.

Lay it out on concrete and use your shoe to tighten up each fold. They go on to say that spark arrestors are fitted to a chimney to keep sparks and embers from jumping out of the chimney. Wearing gloves roll out metal cloth and fold a 1 inch seam on all four sides. Shelter 13 in w x 13 in l black galvanized steel square chimney cap.

If you have an outdoor fire pit you should install a spark arrestor to ensure that no flaming debris flies out of the fire pit becoming an airborne fire hazard. Items you will need 1 4 inch wire mesh pliers tape measure wire. By following a few simple steps you can save not only a forest but potentially thousands of homes. Amazon s choice for chimney spark arrestor hy c sc1318 shelter bolt on single flue chimney cover mesh size 3 4 fits outside existing clay flue tile dimensions 13 x 18 black galvanized steel 4 7 out of 5 stars 1 012.

This is too keep them from landing on the roof or combustible material on the ground to start a fire. Step 1 prepare the metal cloth. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Shelter 9 in w x 13 in l black galvanized steel rectangular chimney cap.