If you have been living in Connecticut for some time, you know how humid, hot, and uncomfortable the summers can be. The average temperature in July and August can go past 100 °F with high humidity to make it worse.
Not to forget, thunderstorms and damaging hurricanes are also common from June to September.
After a long and pleasant winter with wood-burning, worrying about the chimney and fireplace is the last thing you need. You look forward to the warm summers and enjoying the beach.
However, the humidity in summers can affect your fireplace badly. Here’s everything you need to know about the link between humidity and fireplace damage.
What Happens to the Fireplace When there’s High Humidity?
CREOSOTE ISSUES
During the wood burning season, wood produces a byproduct left in the flue called Creosote. Creosote keeps building upon the chimney lining. It keeps cooling and heating again and again as you continue to burn wood, turning it into glazed Creosote.
Glazed Creosote is a highly flammable substance that causes blockage in the chimney, leading to carbon monoxide poisoning. If this isn’t removed soon after the burning season is over, high humidity can cause it to produce a foul odor. This odor continues to become more pungent until removed.
UNINVITED GUESTS
High humidity and hot summers make most animals and pests hide in the dark and relatively cooler spots. Chimneys offer an ideal solution to their problems since they protect against harsh weather and other threatening predators.
These animals can become quite a nuisance due to their smelly waste, which can become unbearable at times. The worst possibility is of any of these animals getting trapped in the chimney and dying.
The stink would be enough to drive you out of your house!
MOLD & MILDEW
During humid weather, mold and mildew can grow inside your house, including the chimney. It can produce a musty odor and mold spores in the air that can harm your health.
This is especially dangerous for those with allergies, asthma, and other respiratory issues.
Solution for All Your Problems
The only solution for all these problems is to ensure regular chimney sweeps and annual chimney inspections. It’s necessary that you get in touch with chimney service providers for a fool-proof
Ct Chimney Repairs has been in the business for over 30 years, providing the best chimney cleaning and repair services for Connecticut residents. Our professionally trained inspectors conduct a thorough job to save you from future hefty costs.
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