GrantMLS
GrantMLS Reader
11/2/11 1:22 p.m.

So we moved the water heater and no longer need the vent that the one onse used that went through the brick to the house chimnney. Chimney is still being used by furnace, whats the best way to block it off? its I think a 4 inch duct. Thinking cover than using the chimmeny great stuff around it?

Toyman01
Toyman01 SuperDork
11/2/11 1:27 p.m.

Mortar it shut where it goes through the brick.

GrantMLS
GrantMLS Reader
11/2/11 1:27 p.m.

do I have to replace with brick or can i just go over it like a patch?

Toyman01
Toyman01 SuperDork
11/2/11 1:37 p.m.

I'd be inclined to just use mortar and patch it. The temps shouldn't be that high if it is just the exhaust off the furnace. If it was coming off the fire place, that would be another story.

GrantMLS
GrantMLS Reader
11/2/11 1:43 p.m.

yeah only thing using it is the furnace.. thanks!

motomoron
motomoron HalfDork
11/2/11 7:36 p.m.

They make galvanized, fluted sheet metal covers precisely for this purpose.

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