Measure the length and height of the fireplace opening to determine the size of the sheet metal needed.
Diy fireplace smoke guard.
A flue that is too small for the fireplace opening can sometimes cause smoke to leak out through the top of the fireplace.
Most fireplaces smoke because the opening is too high.
Smokeguard lowers the fireplace opening holds in smoke and easily corrects the problem.
Here is a link to what a smoke guard looks like it s basically a steel beam that goes across the top of the fireplace that makes the opening smaller.
A variety of widths are available to match the size of your fireplace and two decorative finishes to choose from brass or matte black so that you can decide how best to complement your decor.
Melissa walks us through installation of the hyc smoke guard.
How to build your own fireplace smoke guard step 1.
Here is a link to what a smoke guard looks like it s basically a steel beam that goes across the top of the fireplace that makes the opening smaller.
Available in brass only in 4 and black to fit fireplaces 28 1 2 to 48 wide.
Paint the piece of sheet metal with high temperature spray paint.
These smoke guards can usually be added behind glass doors without interference.
You can find this type of paint at fireplace.
Woodland didn t have a smoke guard in stock but said they could order one for around 100 but we wouldn t get it in time for thanksgiving.
Smoke guards keep the errant smoke from slipping out of the fireplace.
When this happens you can end up with soot stains on your ceiling walls and fireplace surround.
Guards install quite simply in the top of the fireplace opening.
Fireplaces will often smok.
The smoke guard can be used to reduce the height or width of the fireplace.