Lesson 1Firestops, combustible clearances, and floor/ceiling fire-resistant detailing when passing through intermediate floorsKnow firestoppin an space rules where chimneys pass floors. Dis part explain burnable separate, rated floor an ceilin, firestop materials, detailin, an check points fi code right.
Code clearances to combustible framingFirestop materials and fastening methodsDetailing at floor and ceiling assembliesMaintaining rating of penetrated assembliesInspection checkpoints and documentationLesson 2Flashing systems: step flashing and counterflashing installation, selecting metals (copper, stainless, lead-coated), sealants and corrosion considerations for snowy climatesGet detail skills fi design an install chimney flashin systems. Topics includin step flashin, counterflashin, metal pick, sealants, rust control, an special detail fi snow, ice dams, an steep roof.
Step flashing layout and sequencingCounterflashing cuts and reglet detailsChoosing copper, stainless, or coated steelSealant selection and joint preparationSnow, ice dam, and steep-slope detailingLesson 3Layout, transfer of fireplace opening to chimney centerline, and establishing vertical alignment and plumb control for multi-story runMaster chimney layout from fireplace openin to roof. Yuh guh pass firebox center line, set offsets, an use plumb line, level, an story pole fi keep straight pon single an multi-story.
Locating chimney relative to fireboxTransferring opening to chimney centerlinePlanning offsets and wall penetrationsUsing plumb lines, levels, and lasersStory poles and multi-story control pointsLesson 4Smoke chamber and throat formation: cutting, corbelling, parging, and flared throat construction techniques to ensure smooth flowKnow how fi shape smoke chamber an throat fi smooth draft. Dis part cover layout, cut an corbel masonry, parge fi smooth surface, an form flared throat weh cut turbulence an soot.
Code requirements for smoke chambersCutting and fitting masonry for corbelsCorbelling limits and support strategiesParging mixes and smooth finish methodsForming and sizing the flared throatLesson 5Cap installation: materials (stainless steel, concrete, stone, prefabricated), anchor methods, crowning waterproofing, and animal/downdraft devicesLearn how fi pick an install chimney caps wid right materials an anchors. Topics includin waterproof crown details, seal ways, an devices weh limit animal, rain, an wind downdraft.
Comparing cap materials and durabilityAnchor types for masonry and flue tilesCrown sealants and drip edge detailingSpark arrestors and animal guard devicesWind and downdraft mitigation featuresLesson 6Roof penetration workflow: temporary weatherproofing, coordinating with roofers and carpenters, cutting roof framing, installing framing collars or cricket where neededFollow workflow fi safe, dry roof pass. Learn temp weatherproof, link wid roofers an carpenters, cut roof sheath an frame, an install frame collars, saddles, or crickets where need.
Planning chimney location with roof layoutTemporary weatherproofing around openingCutting sheathing and framing safelyFraming collars, headers, and trimmersCrickets and saddles for water diversionLesson 7Quality control during lays: checking plumb, coursing, bond, joint thickness, and tolerancesBuild systematic way fi quality check while layin masonry. Learn check plumb, level, course, bond, joint thick, test limits, note fixes, an keep steady work all thru di stack.
Setting tolerances for plumb and levelMonitoring coursing and bond alignmentControlling joint thickness and fullnessCorrecting out-of-plumb or out-of-level workDocumenting inspections and test resultsLesson 8Installing flue liners: setting clay or ceramic tiles, mortar bedding, vertical jointing, lateral restraint and insulating fills where requiredStudy right install fi clay or ceramic flue liners. Yuh guh set liners in mortar, line vertical joints, give side hold, an use insulate or light fill where code or need call fi.
Flue sizing for appliance and fireplace loadsMortar bedding and joint thickness limitsAligning and staggering vertical jointsLateral bracing and centering in the shaftInsulating and lightweight fill optionsLesson 9Building the crown: mixes, slope, control joints, reinforcement, and throat transition to crownLearn how fi design an place chimney crowns weh shed water an protect masonry. Dis part cover crown mixes, slopes, drip edge, reinforcement, control joints, an flue throat to crown link.
Crown thickness, overhang, and drip edgesConcrete and mortar mixes for crownsReinforcement placement and anchorageControl joints and crack managementThroat-to-crown transition detailingLesson 10Block or brick unit selection, bond patterns, mortar mixing and joint tooling for optimum strength and weather resistanceCheck how fi choose right brick or block, bond pattern, an mortar type. Yuh guh learn mix, place, an joint tool ways weh max strength, weather hold, an long service.
Selecting brick or block for chimney loadsBond patterns for strength and appearanceMortar types, proportions, and additivesMixing, workability, and pot life controlJoint tooling profiles and weather resistance
