Chimney Caps
Fireplace leaks
Water leaking into a fireplace chimney is a nuisance. Water should not leak into your fireplace. If it does, first be sure you have a chimney cap to keep water from running freely down the flue.
A chimney without a cap
Imagine how much water would come into your home during a rainstorm if you had a hole in your roof twelve inches square. Chimney flues may be even larger than that, so where does all that water go? It runs down the chimney and seeps into the bricks and mortar, settling behind the firebricks.
Total Coverage Chimney Caps
Chad with MastersServices.com says “Raccoons live, breed, and die in chimneys. The proper chimney cap keeps out any animal envaders and any water damage causing large money repairs.
Animal in the chimney
If you hear animals in your chimney or if you smell something coming from your chimney that you suspect is from animals (dead or alive), call your chimney professional.
Creosote
One of the great misunderstandings in the world of woodstoves is how creosote fits into the picture. Contrary to popular belief, creosote is not an inevitable product of wood burning. Creosote forms when wood is burned incompletely, and is an indication of improper use, poor installation, or a poor wood stove design.
Smoky woodstove: smoky on wet days in other rooms
Some stoves seem to work just fine except when it is wet out. If this seems to be the case, pay close attention to the weather when you have smoking problems. It is easy to confuse wind-related problems with rain-related problems.
