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How to Install a Flashing
Even though the flashing may not be the hardest past of installing a class A chimney, it is one of the most important parts of your chimney system because it...
How to Install a Flashing
Even though the flashing may not be the hardest past of installing a class A chimney, it is one of the most important parts of your chimney system because it...

How to Build an Attic Insulation Shield or Chas...
When installing a Class A chimney system, building code dictates we have at least a 2" clearance to combustibles as well as an Attic Insulation Shield. If you do not...
How to Build an Attic Insulation Shield or Chas...
When installing a Class A chimney system, building code dictates we have at least a 2" clearance to combustibles as well as an Attic Insulation Shield. If you do not...

Chimney Pipe Elbow Offset Charts
Simpson DuraTech 5"-8" Simpson DuraTech 10"-16" Simpson DuraTech 18"-24" Simpson DuraPlus 6"-8" Simpson DuraPlus HTC 6"-8" Simpson DuraChimney II 10"-16" Simpson DVL 6"-8" Simpson DuraBlack 6"- 10" Simpson PelletVent Pro...
Chimney Pipe Elbow Offset Charts
Simpson DuraTech 5"-8" Simpson DuraTech 10"-16" Simpson DuraTech 18"-24" Simpson DuraPlus 6"-8" Simpson DuraPlus HTC 6"-8" Simpson DuraChimney II 10"-16" Simpson DVL 6"-8" Simpson DuraBlack 6"- 10" Simpson PelletVent Pro...

How to Measure Roof Pitch
Not quite sure what your roof pitch is? Let us help! The pitch, or slope, of a roof is expressed as the distance a roof raises vertically over a 12-inch...
How to Measure Roof Pitch
Not quite sure what your roof pitch is? Let us help! The pitch, or slope, of a roof is expressed as the distance a roof raises vertically over a 12-inch...

High Temp Stove Paint FAQs
Before applying high temperature paint to your wood stove, fireplace, fireplace insert or other high temperature appliance be sure you do a little bit of research first. Painting and touching...
High Temp Stove Paint FAQs
Before applying high temperature paint to your wood stove, fireplace, fireplace insert or other high temperature appliance be sure you do a little bit of research first. Painting and touching...

How to Install DuraTech Chimney Systems
Simpson DuraTech is an all-fuel chimney system designed for appliances that require a UL 103 or a UL HT chimney system, such as wood stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, boilers, stoves, ranges,...
How to Install DuraTech Chimney Systems
Simpson DuraTech is an all-fuel chimney system designed for appliances that require a UL 103 or a UL HT chimney system, such as wood stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, boilers, stoves, ranges,...