There are some times when it’s pretty clear that you’re having a chimney issue and even what that issue is. If your chimney is smoking too much, there could be several different problems happening. You could have a blockage in the chimney, a closed damper, or uncured wood. Another problem that can happen is leakage. Perhaps your chimney cap or chimney crown has cracks or other damage, or it could be that your mortar is weak or crumbly and needs to be replaced. These are things that can easily be detected by a qualified chimney company like Chim Cheroo Chimney Service Inc
Chimney Liner
One thing that you may not think about needing repairs is your chimney liner. In fact, many people don’t know what the purpose of their chimney liner is. It would seem that your chimney is an indestructible structure, but, over time, it can wear down. This can cause problems such as water leaking chimney, causing rust and damage to the interior of your chimney. Even worse, chemicals from your smoke could leak back into your home through the cracks. The solution to this problem is to have a chimney liner installed. This handy piece of equipment plays a threefold purpose, each which is important to protect your home from water damage or heat damage.
First, the chimney liner is a great way to protect the interior mortar of the chimney from precipitation leaking in and the chemicals in smoke from corroding it away. If the mortar is allowed to wear down, it can cause structural damage to your chimney.
Another problem that a good chimney liner can prevent is the damaging effects to the combustibles that are close to your fireplace. Your chimney is a tough line of defense for containing the fire’s heat, but a liner makes it even more effective. A chimney liner’s job is to keep that heat transfer from occurring.
Last, but definitely not least, is the effect that a good-fitting chimney liner can have on your pocketbook. You can save money with a properly fitted liner because a proper liner will make your chimney more efficient.
Call Chim Cheroo Chimney Service Inc
Call Chim Cheroo Chimney Service Inc if your current liner is cracked or damaged. We will give your chimney a thorough inspection, and if you need a new liner, we can set you up with a perfectly fitting liner that will fix things right up. Just give us a call and we can set up an appointment before the spring rush sets in!