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Using Mortar Mix for Chimney Cap Al Bundy 12-08-2006
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Posted by Al Bundy on December 8, 2006, 6:24 pm



I think I read on that Ask the Builder guy site once that concrete mix
should be used for a chimney cap. Then I think I saw on this NG where folks
have successfully used mortar mix.

If so, how long has it been withstanding the test of time? I ask because I
have a half a bag of type-s mix.

I assume when you put it on you slope it slightly away from the flue vs
flat.

Thanks,
Al...

Posted by on December 9, 2006, 12:53 am


wrote:

>
>I think I read on that Ask the Builder guy site once that concrete mix
>should be used for a chimney cap. Then I think I saw on this NG where folks
>have successfully used mortar mix.
>
>If so, how long has it been withstanding the test of time? I ask because I
>have a half a bag of type-s mix.
>
>I assume when you put it on you slope it slightly away from the flue vs
>flat.
>
>Thanks,
>Al...

Type S mortar is basically concrete without the gravel.
Type N is the stuff that won't work.

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