Fireplace Brass
This is an interesting post in Google groups in which a fellow used a Chimney Balloon to solve 2 problems at once. http://groups.google.com/group/alt.home.repair/browse_thread/thread/37116a6eda8bd6d1?hl=en
Q: I am considering fabricating some doors and frame for my fireplace but i am having a hard time finding just the glass..googling for fireplace door glass brings up complete doors..any help would be appreciated – CJ
A: My kids accidentally broke the glass on my fireplace glass door and I looked around at glass shops for a replacement. I didn’t realize how bad my damper was until those doors were out. I ended up going a less expensive route and getting a Chimney Balloon to plug the fireplace
chimney flue.
This solved the bad damper and as for the glass doors I just removed them and put a candelabra in the hearth.I never used the fireplace much anyway, it made my home feel colder when I used it anyway. The only comfy spot was right in front of it. – GJ