Diy Fireplace Smoke Guard

Melissa walks us through installation of the hyc smoke guard.

Diy fireplace smoke guard.

Fireplaces will often smok. Woodlanddidn t have a smoke guard in stock but said they could order one for around 100 but we wouldn t get it in time for thanksgiving. A flue that is too small for the fireplace opening can sometimes cause smoke to leak out through the top of the fireplace. Measure the length and height of the fireplace opening to determine the size of the sheet metal needed.

Most fireplaces smoke because the opening is too high. Guards install quite simply in the top of the fireplace opening. A variety of widths are available to match the size of your fireplace and two decorative finishes to choose from brass or matte black so that you can decide how best to complement your decor. Woodland didn t have a smoke guard in stock but said they could order one for around 100 but we wouldn t get it in time for thanksgiving.

How to build your own fireplace smoke guard step 1. Here is a link to what a smoke guard looks like it s basically a steel beam that goes across the top of the fireplace that makes the opening smaller. While having these structural components altered is often cost prohibitive a workaround is to install a smoke guard in front of the fireplace e g hy c smoke guard available on amazon. Smoke guards keep the errant smoke from slipping out of the fireplace.

Here is a link to what a smoke guard looks like it s basically a steel beam that goes across the top of the fireplace that makes the opening smaller. Smokeguard lowers the fireplace opening holds in smoke and easily corrects the problem. When this happens you can end up with soot stains on your ceiling walls and fireplace surround. Apply a bead.

Available in brass only in 4 and black to fit fireplaces 28 1 2 to 48 wide. These smoke guards can usually be added behind glass doors without interference.