The facts about chimney fires loud cracking and popping noise a lot of dense smoke and an intense hot smell.
Chimney fire flue damage.
Rebuilding a chimney is a big expense.
Under chimney fire conditions damage to these systems still may occur usually in the form of buckled or warped seams and joints on the inner liner.
There is improper construction.
When pre fabricated factory built metal chimneys are damaged by a chimney fire they should no longer be used and must be replaced.
The following are a few.
Damage to clay chimney flue tile liners can also appear as spalling shown in our photo above left or as shown in carson dunlop associates at reviewers sketch above right.
It is time to have this chimney lined for safety.
If you ve been told that your chimney needs to be rebuilt it is smart to get a second or third opinion from a csia certified chimney professional.
To repair or rebuild.
Flue gases are acidic and they speed up deterioration of mortar.
Ways to keep the fire you want.
From starting one you don t.
Corrosive byproducts of combustion cause deterioration.