While a chimney is durable and secure, its inner workings and parts are fragile and can be damaged easily. Regular chimney sweeping, timely inspections, and repairs are extremely important to keep chimney issues at bay.
Chimneys are an overlooked home feature. A chimney may an aesthetic feature of a house but it also mandates routine maintenance.
In this blog, we’ve talked about the most common chimney issues.
1. Chimney Blockage or Obstruction
The smoke rising above into the chimney tunnel has various substances that settle on the chimney draft over time and may lead to obstruction if not cleaned on time. To prevent chimney obstruction, get in touch with a professional chimney sweeping service provider. They can inspect your chimney for liner and flue issues and can keep grime from accumulating in the draft.
Chimney obstruction also occurs when there’s insufficient space between the updraft and the downdraft. This causes negative air pressure. Chimney blockage isn’t just dangerous for the chimney, but the increased increase carbon monoxide content in the air can lead to respiratory illnesses.
2. Rotting Wood
Many homeowners in Florida and Connecticut deal with rotting wood on their roofs and chimney linings. Sometimes it’s due to improper building practices or excess use of vinyl siding. A chimney wrapped with vinyl can accumulate moisture and rot the wood surface.
Moreover, incorrect chimney cap and flue installation also lead to wood rotting. If you’re coming across these issues, contact a chimney repair service right away.
3. Creosote Accumulation
Wood burning releases more than just smoke. It contains a substance called creosote which tends to deposit on the chimney lining. Creosote is a black matter with almost tar-like consistency containing carbon. It combines with the soot and can be very hazardous.
Annually, thousands of chimney fire incidents occur because homeowners ignore routine chimney sweeping. A professional chimney sweeping and repair service provider will always ensure there’s no creosote buildup in the chimney tunnel.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that all chimneys must receive annual inspection by a certified chimney professional. CT Chimney Repair is a trusted chimney repair and cleaning company offering its services in Farmington, Simsbury, West Hartford, Bristol, Avon, and more. Along with chimney liner installation and chimney restoration, we also offer professional masonry services and fireplace remodeling services.
Make an appointment today or learn about our chimney services here.
