Chimney Surround Kit
February 20, 2015 in Chimney Surround Kit
A chimney surround is not a necessary component to a functional chimney but it does have a very nice aesthetic appeal. If you have a metal chimney, installing a surround can increase your property value as well without going for the full blown brick and mortar chimney replacement. This would get really pricey. Today’s surround kits are designed to look like natural brick and mortar chimneys, so no one will be able to tell the difference.
Chimney surrounds kits
come in different shapes and
sizes. There are rectangular,
square, and round chimney
surrounds available in the
market. Most surrounds are
either 4 or 6 feet high and are
generally designed for roofs
with a 4:12 pitch. These figures
will vary significantly based on
the design of your roof and
chimney. It is important to
ensure that the chimney surround
kit that you buy will properly
fit around your chimney. Many
stores carry out a
pre-installation survey to
determine the best surround kit
from your chimney. This
eliminates all guess work and
you can rest assured that your
surrounds kit will fit
perfectly.
Most chimney surrounds are made of galvanized steel sheets that interlock into each other. You then attach these interlocking sheets to a bracket which is securely bolted to the roof of your house. A recommended reasonable price for a surround kit ranges around $200-$300 from most online stores or in hardware stores, but there are also high end options that can go as high as $1,600. While the self-installation is not very complex, it can pose some challenges because all the work needs to be done up on your roof. Some stores offer to install these chimney surrounds kits for a nominal charge or for free. The installation options offered by the store should be your first criteria when you are buying a chimney surround kit.
