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23,600 Reasons to Have Your Chimney Serviced. The root cause of most of these losses is that most U.S. homeowners are unaware that chimneys are an integral part of a home heating system and that they require regular evaluation and maintenance. Here you can find some very...
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Chimney cleaning - or sweeping as it's more properly known - is a matter of physically brushing the inside of the chimney to dislodge the built-up material. How often you do this depends in large part on your burning habits. Here you can find some very helpful information...
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Repointing, also known simply as "pointing"or--somewhat inaccurately--"tuck pointing"*, is the process of removing deteriorated mortar from the joints of a masonry wall and replacing it with new mortar. Properly done, repointing restores the visual and physical integrity of...
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Chimney Cleaning-Sweeping. It's very messy to clean a chimney, but it ought to be done regularly to remove built-up creosote and soot, which can catch fire or obstruct the air flowing through your chimney. Restricted airflow can cause your fireplace to operate poorly and...
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How to prevent Chimney Fires. Dirty chimneys can cause chimneyfires, which damage structures, destroy homes and injure or kill people. Here you can find some very helpful information on Chimney Fires .
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Chimney fires can burn explosively - noisy and dramatic enough to be detected by neighbors or passersby. Flames or dense smoke may shoot from the top of the chimney. Homeowners report being startled by a low rumbling sound that reminds them of a freight train or a low...
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Here you can find some very helpful information on Chimney Questions and Answers. This article covers many different chimney problems that occur and gives you some great tips on how to fix the problem right the first time.
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Easy Chimney Repairs you can do yourself. Mortar chimney caps are sometimes vulnerable to cracks along the joints because the mortar shrinks, causing the joints to open. Lime-based mortar decays over time and may crumble. Here you can find some very helpful information on...
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Chimney failure can occur for various reasons. Small hairline cracks in chimneys need to be monitored. Concrete footers may not be adequate for the chimney. Chimney block and brick can also be defective. The chimney crown must be watertight. Tim Carter from Ask the Builder...
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How to Install a Chimney Cap. You really do need a chimney cap to keep the rain from damaging your chimney flue and to keep squirrels, raccoons, and bats from taking up residence. You have carefully measured your flue(s) and ordered the correct chimney cap. Here you can...
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