A fireplace can help you accentuate the look of your home and increase its value. According to the National Center for Real Estate Research, a fireplace can increase a home’s value by roughly 12%. Although very luxurious and attractive, fireplaces come with their own set of problems.
Issues within the smoke chamber often tend to go unnoticed due to its hidden location. Minor problems escalate and can cause severe significant damages to your property and health.
Make sure to sift through the chimney before investing in a new home.
Brickwork Problems
It is possible that the building you’re looking to buy is old and the mortar is damaged. The fireplace smoke chamber might also be built with corbelled bricks.
Corbelled bricks are not only outdated but also very dangerous. They pave the way for blockage caused by debris and soot, increasing the risk of toxic flue gases and fires.
Creosote Build-Up
Creosote is the black tar given off when burning wood. This substance is highly flammable, and if it builds up in your chimney, it can result in severe chimney fires. Creosote also hinders the venting of the chamber, allowing carbon monoxide leakage in the living space.
Flue Cracks
Make sure to check for the chimney liner. Flue linings built using clay tile tend to get damaged easily and allow harmful gases to seep into the living room. Flue cracks need to be replaced; otherwise, the fireplace cannot be used.
Damaged Caps and Crowns
Chimney caps and crowns serve as a defense against exterior elements. Damage to either can cause moisture to get inside the chimney system. Moisture can cause the entire building’s masonry to deteriorate. Make sure to get professionals to inspect the chimney’s caps and crowns before buying the home.
CT Chimney Repair Provides Thorough Chimney Inspection Services
Minor problems in your chimney can turn into significant, dangerous, and costly issues. Make sure to get the chimney inspected before investing in a new home.
If you’re looking for fully licensed and insured professionals in Connecticut to take care of your chimney needs, then look no further. Our team of experts at CT Chimney Repair offers top-quality fireplace and chimney services at affordable rates all over Connecticut.
Our services include chimney liner installation, chimney restoration, chimney repair and repointing, chimney remodeling, fireplace repair, fireplace installation. We also provide all three levels of chimney inspections, depending on your needs.
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