Patent ID: 6073418
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: E04D,E04F

Abstract:
A method for installing a weather proof system which inhibits structural decay of a masonry chimney, said method comprising:a) forming an aperture within a horizontal impervious member which allows the placement and fitting of said horizontal impervious member across the horizontal plane of a sloped inner chimney structure;b) sizing an impervious boot member which is further comprised of an inner and outer surface and an upper and lower portion, in a manner which causes said inner surface to make close substantial contact with a flu when said impervious boot member is slid over said flu in the direction of said horizontal impervious member, and such movement shall continue until a lip portion of said impervious boot member is in substantial contact with said horizontal impervious member thereby creating a seal between the horizontal impervious member, the impervious boot member, and the sloped inner chimney structure;c) spacing weep rope across the horizontal plane of said horizontal impervious member in a manner which promotes the drainage of any trace of moisture which reaches said weep rope by penetration of a chimney cap;d) displacing expansion material about the outer surface of said impervious boot member in a manner which substantially covers said outer surface;e) constructing said chimney cap upon said horizontal impervious member.