When most people think of the word chimney, they automatically envision that masonry structure (which is usually brick and mortar) that rises from literally millions of rooftops. There is however, another type of chimney that is available, and this one is much easier to install and costs significantly less. This is known as an ‘engineered’ chimney and for discussion purposes here, we will consider the materials and costs that are required to install a ten-inch engineered chimney.
In general, the average home will have a pre-existing masonry type chimney which most likely was designed for use in the heating system. Nowadays, many homeowners will add a supplemental heating fixture. Most common is wood-burning stoves and hence the need for a new chimney. There are indeed instances when an older brick and mortar chimney will fail and engineered components can save the day and help by saving big dollars on extensive carpentry and construction costs. If you need a professional contractor who specializes in chimneys clic here.
Here are the materials needed and prices for a ten-inch Engineered Chimney.
- Materials Whether it’s the homeowner who wishes to tackle this project themselves (DIY) or they prefer to employ a professional carpenter, there are materials that will be needed in either case. Needed is a starter section, a ceiling cover base support, an attic insulation shield, a storm collar, boot flashing, along with various lengths of the appropriate piping. There are
vendors that will sell all these goodies together in a pre-packaged kit that usually costs on an average of $600 for a ten-inch system. - Installation Whenever you cut through clings and exterior roofing, special tools are required, in addition to skills. This is where most homeowners will bow out. It’s a fact that chimneys vent toxic fumes and smoke. If the installation is done incorrectly, this can lead to health issues and fire-hazards. On average, the installation done by a professional carpenter will require less than a day’s work. Labor rates will vary depending on this and that but add this labor rate to materials and you will begin to see that this project will not break the bank.
Additional Costs and Considerations
- The Pitch of Roof Whenever a roof has a steep pitch (7/12 or greater) the cost of the materials for an engineered chimney tend to be a little higher. This is most often due to the fact that a unique/special piece of flashing will be needed for the exterior mounting process. This type of component typically costs no more than $70.
- Rebuilding and Repointing Oftentimes, a pre-existing chimney will not need to fully replaced using a complete, new engineered system. When this is the case, some simple repairing and repointing is the answer. With that being said, this will never be a DIY project. This will require the special skills of a professional mason.