All items for sale, Search: Flue Cover. ), birds, odors, and small critters. Most, like yours, had thin metal frames and colorful artwork. Flue covers were originally used in the 1890s to the 1930s to cover the hole left in the wall when the kitchen stove pipes were removed in the warmer months. Answer: You know, I write about flue covers every couple of years, and for a good reason. Don’t cough or sneeze in someone’s face. One announcement featuring a large picture of a masked woman urged, with unusual phrasing, “Do not take any person’s breath.” In Cincinnati, a board of health sign posted on streetcars told everyone to “Keep Your Bedroom Windows Open!” Like many other PSAs, the sign emphasized that precautions against the flu could also prevent the spread of other deadly infectious diseases like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Copper Multi-Flue Chimney Cover Lock-Top II 8 in. These were very popular in the early part of the 20thC. People simply forget what they were used for. HY-C SC913 Shelter Bolt On Single Flue Chimney Cover, Mesh Size 3/4", Fits Outside Existing Clay Flue Tile Dimensions 9"x 13", Black Galvanized Steel. PHOTOS: Innovative Ways People Tried to Protect Themselves From the Flu. “By noon the next day Red Cross headquarters had dispensed 40,000 masks. 100 YEARS AGO — 1919 C.B. Thanks for a great question and for sharing it with us. 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,559. Question: Dear Jerry, I bought this piece at a local store and the tag said it was a flue cover? 5 out of 5 stars (178) 178 reviews $ 35.00 FREE shipping Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart. Nov 7, 2014 - Stop fireplace drafts instantly with our Magnetic Fireplace Vent Covers and Flue-zee Magnetic Flue Covers. There was once a time when people who had wood burning stoves carefully removed the stove pipe at the start of warm weather. By the way, this wasn’t a rich or poor thing, most everyone had a wood, coal or gas stove installed when it was discovered how warm and efficient “modern” stoves were. Not to worry, it’s not affecting the value too badly. They were usually a colorful litho print with various subjects, sandwiched between a piece of glass and a piece of cardboard, held together by a narrow metal rim made of such materials as tin or brass. “Red Cross headquarters in San Francisco made 5,000 masks available to the public at 11:00 A.M., October 22. To learn more about chimney maintenance, contact Robinson Maintenance & Repair today at (847) 290-1883. The joint is fastened with three sheetmetal screws. The city’s health department even advised people not to kiss “except through a handkerchief,” and wire reports spread the message around the country. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! This flue cover has a solid mold metal construction with a baked on enamel finish. It has a chain for hanging. “The value of fresh air through open windows cannot be over emphasized,” Blue said. Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain, animals and debris. It makes a great deal of sense to install a chimney cap, when you look at the benefits.There are, however, some problems which can occur because of a chimney topper, particularly involving wire mesh. A spike in January 1919 led the city to implement a second masking order, but this one faced more resistance. Get the best deals on Collectible Flue Covers when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Cartoonist Clifford T. Berryman highlighted this in an illustration of a sneezing little boy and an older man who stood in for “The Public.” Looking at the little boy, the man said: “Use the handkerchief and do your bit to protect me.”. There was once a time when people who had wood burning stoves … It was signed by the mayor, the city’s board of health, the American Red Cross and several other departments and organizations, and it was very clear about its message: “Wear a Mask and Save Your Life!”. Chase covers are the most cost effective way to protect a chimney. What exactly is a flue and cover and how was it used? x 14 in. A great range of vital boiler accessories for maintenance and control of boilers and heating systems. In western states, some cities adopted mask ordinances, and officials argued wearing one was a patriotic duty. Sep 13, 2015 - Explore Jonda Hinds's board "Flue Covers" on Pinterest. So, during spring cleaning, the cold stove would have its chimney or vent removed. According to CVS Pharmacy's website, most insurance companies not only cover the flu shot, but encourage it. In other homes, removable metal plates were used. It covers 7" and 8" openings and has an outer diameter of 9 5/8". Flue covers were designed to conceal the unattractive hole that remained when a heating stove was taken out of a home during warm weather. Base Stainless Steel Multi-Flue Chimney Top with 16 in. Two major types of closed flues are used with Room Sealed appliances: Balanced flue – Use the natural draught created by the hot exhaust, so the flue is as short as possible, usually sufficiently long to pass through an external wall against or near which the appliance is installed. Fireplace caps come in many shapes and materials. Keep cold drafts out in the winter - keep hot air out in the summer. They help keep out water and animals, while maintaining the fire inside your home. BigTop 10 in. to 8 in. Answer: You know, I write about flue covers every couple of years, and for a good reason. The flue cover and chimney cap are parts of your home that you don't often think about. Most stoves came up in front of an existing fireplace, and the vent pipe exited through a hole cut into the chimney wall. See more ideas about cover, antiques, vintage. : Dear Jerry, I bought this piece at a local store and the tag said it was a flue cover? Avoid large events and hold them outside when possible. A chimney cap is a covering for the top of your chimney, and it usually includes wire mesh. All Rights Reserved. They can also protect your roof and reduce fire risk by trapping sparks and embers. © 2021 A&E Television Networks, LLC. However, this left a gaping hole in the wall. HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you. To view the answer, you will need to be logged in to the Just Answer web site from your computer. They would use nice lithographs, on these flue covers, then they would paint the outer edge, they used these to decorate the room that had the holes in walls for the flu. A vent will be needed to complete installation. Around 1900-1910. The chimney pots are made from a special blend of clays and minerals, these handmade pieces are designed to last a lifetime. Usually improper installation of the cover is a key factor as to why the chimney is leaking. Many of the methods Americans used in 1918 to try to prevent the spread of the flu are similar to what people began doing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Close schools. “When crowding is unavoidable, as in street cars, care should be taken to keep the face so turned as not to inhale directly the air breathed out by another person. Today if I had this flue cover in my store — and yes, I love the bug band too — it would be priced at about $25. Warring nations covered up the flu to protect morale among their own citizens and soldiers, but also because they didn’t want enemy nations to know they were suffering an outbreak. For the most part, San Franciscans listened. The Flue-zee Magnetic Fireplace Flue Cover Stops fireplace drafts instantly. Thanks for your time in looking at this. Since the 1950s, building codes in many locations require newly built chimneys to have a flue liner. Many newspaper carried large-print PSAs with similar advice. Finally, they help block downdrafts. These flue covers were dinner-plate sized, slightly convex, and often decorated. People simply forget what they were used for. FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. From shop AVintagePeony. While a simple damper merely covers the flue and allows air to pass, a barometric flue damper specifically regulates the amount of heat loss through a furnace or a fireplace and can help to maintain ideal temperatures by preventing heat loss. The sky was the limit on what they printed — children, babies, puppies and kittens were roaringly popular. The flue on your furnace is designed to vent carbon monoxide and other gases made during the combustion process outside. Banks, of Logansport, Indiana, was probably fatally injured Saturday afternoon at the Burgin Fair... read more. Published 3:33 pm Friday, October 11, 2019. It is especially important to beware of the person who coughs or sneezes without covering his mouth and nose.”. People who didn’t comply might face prison time, fines or having their name published in the paper, revealing they were a “mask slacker.”. From shop AVintagePeony. 5 out of 5 stars (178) 178 reviews $ 35.00 FREE shipping Only 1 available and it's in 1 person's cart. FREE Shipping by Amazon. These next two photo examples are of chimney chase covers that were originally installed correctly, but when other home improvements, such as new siding was installed, makes it look like the chimney cover is the problem. Waste is just a vertical pipe that draws the products of combustion from appliance or fireplace on the outside. They were also important because they helped protect those around them. Some flue covers were hand-painted on the inside of round or oblong glass surfaces, but most had a printed picture applied under a thin glass layer with a cardboard backing. Chimney Flue Cover, Romantic Couple, Victorian Flue Cover, Stove Cover, 1900s Decor, Chimney Flue Cover Plate, Stove Pipe Cover AVintagePeony. After armistice on November 11, San Francisco ended its mask order. Cartoons, PSAs and streetcar signs urged Americans to follow health guidelines to keep the pandemic from spreading. There was once a time when people who had wood burning stoves carefully removed the stove pipe at the start of warm weather. Most women of the period knew of the black dust that lurked inside these metal tubes. She has old glass, a cardboard backing with the stamp "Made in Belgium." (3) 3 product ratings - NEW IMPERIAL BM0026 ADJUSTABLE BLACK 4" - 8" STOVE PIPE FLUE HOLE COVER 6719900 The end of one flue pipe is crimped and fitted into the end of the next (uncrimped) pipe. What was a decorative-minded Victorian or Edwardian to do? These can be manufacture completely closed off to be custom cut on site, or K&M can pre cut holes to accept the flues, while attaching a collar. One sign in California threatened, “Wear a Mask or Go to Jail.”, WATCH: World War I Documentaries on HISTORY Vault, The PSA in the Chronicle appeared on October 22, just over a week before San Francisco had scheduled its mask ordinance to begin on November 1. I love the details of this piece, including the bug band at the base. Because dampers just aren't enough! There was a time that these flue covers, with sweet illustrations, were selling for some really hefty money. View of a health warning notice about influenza, from the Anti-Tuberculosis League, posted on the inside of a public transport vehicle, 1918 - 1920. A flue liner is a secondary barrier in a chimney that protects the masonry from the acidic products of combustion, helps prevent flue gas from entering the house, and reduces the size of an oversized flue. It is, of course, a flue cover. Well, someone came up with the idea of a thin, decorative, round disk to hang up over the hole, until the cold months returned and the stove pipe would again be installed. This prevents smoke and fumes from blowing into your house on windy days. People simply forget what they were used for. People simply forget what they were used for. : You know, I write about flue covers every couple of years, and for a good reason. Chimney flue cover plate – Because chimneys poke out of the window is not an option, a wood burning stove requires fuel oil or other tools with the capacity to produce heat more than 1,500 degrees (F). World War I Documentaries on HISTORY Vault, “When Mask-Wearing Rules in the 1918 Pandemic Faced Resistance”, Innovative Ways People Tried to Protect Themselves From the Flu. Wear masks. Most of the artworks were from German or French printers. By the twenty-sixth 100,000 had been distributed in the city… In addition, San Franciscans were making thousands for themselves.”, READ MORE: “When Mask-Wearing Rules in the 1918 Pandemic Faced Resistance”, Newspapers printed instructions for how people could make their own masks at home. Innumerable kinds of flue covers have been invented, but the usual ones for inside the house were decorative round metal or cardboard “plates” about 8” in diameter that would hang via a chain or hook over a flue opening. Our selection of clay chimney pots and chimney pot caps is extensive to ensure you find the exact style you are looking for. If the flue is clogged or damaged, it can't do its job, and this puts you and your family at risk. Chimney Flue Cover, Romantic Couple, Victorian Flue Cover, Stove Cover, 1900s Decor, Chimney Flue Cover Plate, Stove Pipe Cover AVintagePeony. Note the reflection because the color and shine were still present. 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