Roof Framing Around Chimney

Add infill framing to strengthen the roof between the trusses flanking the chimney.

Roof framing around chimney.

The distance between a brick stone concrete block or other masonry chimney and the nearest combustible material such as wood framing is an important fire safety consideration that must be respected. Chimney fire clearance distances between masonry wood framing. Framing around chimney 01 12 2006 02 54 pm. A brick chimney requires special treatment in seismic areas.

And the house hasn t burned down. Framing the chimney chase. For wind resistance if the chimney. You will frame it following standard techniques for ceiling penetrations such.

How to frame around a brick chimney above the ceiling. I have a concrete block chimney in my basement with a clay liner. Typically uses 2x4 structural members sheathed with osb or plywood exterior building sheathing. Properly framed and constructed the portion of the chimney chase that extends above the roof surface at a height to meet the roof clearance distances will not require extra bracing.

Nail 2 by 4 lumber between the top and bottom chords of the trusses flanking the bottom and top of the chimney. This article describes the fire clearances required for masonry chimneys.