These smoke guards can usually be added behind glass doors without interference.
Diy fireplace smoke guard.
The smoke guard can be used to reduce the height or width of the fireplace.
A flue that is too small for the fireplace opening can sometimes cause smoke to leak out through the top of the 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.
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.
Woodlanddidn 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.
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.
Fireplaces will often smok.
Apply a bead.
Guards install quite simply in the top of the fireplace opening.
You can find this type of paint at fireplace.
Melissa walks us through installation of the hyc smoke guard.
Measure the length and height of the fireplace opening to determine the size of the sheet metal needed.
Most fireplaces smoke because the opening is too high.
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.
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.
How to build your own fireplace smoke guard step 1.
Smokeguard lowers the fireplace opening holds in smoke and easily corrects the problem.