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Selecting Chimney Pots
 When
selecting a chimney pot that will function properly it is important
to consider the top opening in relation to the fireplace opening,
and the base dimensions in relation to the flue they are covering.
The top opening should be in ratio to the fireplace opening. The
chimney pot opening is often smaller than the effective area of
the flue liner in order to reduce the effect of wind on the draft.
Flue area is typically about 1/10 the fireplace opening are for
square flues and about 1/12 for round flues. For chimney pots,
this ratio is often reduced to 1/15 – 1/20. The base inside dimension
and the base outside dimension should be nearly as large or larger
than the largest dimension of the flue they are being installed
on. The base of the chimney pot should not impinge on the effective
area of the flue by more than ¾ of an inch. Many other
factors such as fireplace chimney construction and house air pressure
can affect proper chimney operation.
Installing Chimney Pots
Chimney pots are set in a bed or mortar
on the masonry chimney cap. The base of the chimney pot need not
match the dimensions of the flue liner it is being installed on
top of, but should not impinge on the inside area of the flue
liner except for the maximum ¾ of an inch in the corners.
The flue liner may extend up inside the chimney pot, or the flue
liner may be flush with the top surface of the chimney cap. Additional
anchoring may be used to prevent damage from tornadoes, hurricanes
or earthquakes. A ¼ - ½ inch diameter hole may be
drilled in at least two opposite sides of the chimney pot and
a bar used to anchor the top into the grout or the chimney walls.
When installing on wood chase chimneys, special attention should
be given to preventing water leakage around the base of the chimney
pot.
 
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