Sealing the top plate right was the fix for my draft issues

For years, I got calls about drafts after cleaning chimneys. The problem was often a bad seal on the top plate. I started using a heat-resistant silicone caulk on every job. It sets in minutes and can handle high heat. Now, I rarely have to go back for draft complaints. Always check and seal the top plate, even if it looks tight.

3 comments

Log in to join the discussion

Log In

3 Comments

oscar_lopez7mo ago

Doesn't it always come down to the basics? I fought drafts for months before I sealed the plate, and it was like magic. Your advice should be standard for every chimney job.

8

thea_mitchell207mo ago

Feel your pain with those drafts. My old house had a chimney that whistled all winter. Sealed the plate last fall and now it's dead quiet. Basics really do make all the difference.

6

green.grant7mo ago

Check the chimney cap too. Sometimes the seal looks fine but wind finds another way in. Basic stuff really does fix most problems.

5