Chimney Inspection
Chimney Fires
Chimney fires are serious! Temperatures in the chimney during a chimney fire can reach over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit – hot enough to destroy the chimney liner and possibly set the house on fire.
Hiring a chimney professional
In checking your chimney, a chimney professional can check all of the visible components of the chimney for damage, needed maintenance, and fire safety. A chimney professional is trained to look for dangerous or questionable conditions that a homeowner could easily miss.
The Thorough Chimney Inspection
Many sweeps have the opinion that they are immune to legal problems just because it has not happened to them yet. Let me assure you, it can and does happen.
What to Expect with an Historic Chimney
Most homeowners who purchase historic homes recognize the fact that older structures need a lot of work. There are structural issues to deal with as well as cosmetic, and the larger the home, the more problems to address.
Smoky woodstove: smoky endings
If your stove seems to work okay once you get it going, but smokes when you are done using it, as the fire is going out, here are some possibilities.
Tips for wood stove users: 4 - 7
Since there are countless different stove models in the field, each with its unique characteristics, it is beyond the scope of this book to cover the fine points of wood stove operation. But here are some general tips for all wood burners. A continuation of the Tips: 4 - 7
Four Pathways to Chimney Damage
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Did the crown erode and let water in? Did the mortar weaken, allowing the crown to settle… causing a cracked crown letting more water in.
Anatomy of a woodstove
Although there are many different models of wood stoves, there are several basic components in all stoves. We will take a look at parts found in all woodstoves as well as those found only in some woodstoves.
A chimney fire can cause more damage than expected to masonry chimneys
The number of damaged chimneys that homeowners are unaware of is staggering.
Negative House Pressure Can Cause Multiple Problems
Negative house pressure is a common problem that can cause fireplaces and wood-burning appliances to smoke, and gas appliances to backdraft deadly Carbon Monoxide gas. This is probably the least understood house issue, but one that usually can be corrected.
Chimney self-check tips for homeowners
Some tips that a homeowner can use when checking a chimney.
NFPA 211 & Your Chimney
Certain companies provide workers who specialize in inspecting, cleaning and maintaining chimneys, vents and flues. Chimney repair is a normal part of their work. A qualified chimney sweep can diagnose and fix problems that the average person may not notice. Regularly engaging such services can mean the difference between comfortable living and disaster.
