posted 5 years ago
Hi Gail;
Burls idea will certainly work, and has been done many times.
Here's why I think going straight up indoors is a better idea.
By keeping your chimney inside it remains warm, this facilitates the draw but more important, is less creosote will form in a warm chimney compared to a cold one outdoors.
You can use insulated pipe with an outside chimney to keep it warm but your cost goes up tremendously.
Installing a roof jack for a class A chimney can seem daunting.... it really isn't.
However if it is beyond your comfort zone, any good carpenter/ handyman can easily install one for you.
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