Clay Chimney Thimble Installation

Clay flue liners provides proper air flow for maximum performance.

Clay chimney thimble installation.

The thimble shall protrude at least 1 4 beyond the metal base flange. Size and weights approximate. You should pack insulation snugly against the outside box frame of the thimble but never place insulation into the area within the thimbles s cylinder. Apply additional stove cement to fill any gaps and to seal the thimble securely.

Clay flue liners enhances the chimney s performance of protection and safety to your home. If the thimble protrudes more than 1 2 beyond round metal base flange into room mark thimble using flange edge as a guide. Position thimble firmly against chimney. Superior clay corporation manufactures quality handcrafted clay products used in custom fireplaces wood fired ovens and other ornamental architectural products.

Insert the thick wall thimble into the mounted metal base. Place the thimble into the hole. Stabilizing the thimble with one hand press the mortar around the thimble on all sides with a trowel using the other hand. Our products include rumford fireplace components clay chimney pots herringbone fireboxes and brick masonry bread ovens as well as a variety of other quality clay products.

180 degree heat shields are available for single wall pipe to reduce clearances to 6 for walls and 9 to the ceiling. Install the thimble by simply sliding it in place so it extends to the inner edge of the chimney liner but not past it. A thimble should be cemented with high temperature cement into the masonry wall of the chimney and the stovepipe inserted into the thimble without cement for easy removal for cleaning and replacement. Apply a layer of stove cement to the edges of the opening using a trowel.

Reach through the thimble so that you can feel the joint between the end of the thimble and the inside of the clay flue. If the stovepipe is connected to a masonry chimney it should extend through the near wall of a chimney to the inner face of the chimney liner but not beyond it.