New chimney construction often involves a cast-in-place or pumped masonry liner. There are certain circumstances when a pumped masonry liner can enhance a venting system or solve a particular construction problem. Pumped masonry liners are far more durable than the traditional liner found in new chimney construction. Chimney fires are rare and don’t usually damage […]
When asking, “what type of chimney is best?, ” you need to consider that there are advantages and limitations to each kind of chimney: Masonry chimneys incorporate traditional beauty that many homeowners want. Factory-built chimneys offer a non-masonry option that often proves easier to install, at a lower price. Some types of chimneys are designed only for
This is a brief introduction to some of the various types of chimney. Masonry Type of Chimney: What we usually picture when we think about chimneys is a masonry chimney: one constructed of brick, concrete blocks, or stone. But current building technology includes another major category, the factory-built chimney. Factory-Built Type of Chimney: Builders and
The four pathways to chimney damage can often make more clear how a chimney has become damaged. In the course of your day to day field observations on chimneys, the customer may question how or where damage originated. Sometimes it appears to be a chicken and egg situation. Did the crown wear out and let
Masonry chimneys are more complicated than most people think. And even more so when there is a fireplace to consider! The structure is carefully designed to conform to proportions and standard building practices per the NFPA 211 Standards and International Residential Code. If a chimney isn’t built or maintained correctly, it may not work properly,
Some homeowners have asked Chimneys.com to provide some basic information about their chimney liner. With all the different types of chimney liners, the strength and weakness of each and their different applications, one can understand the need for clarification. This article will attempt to provide answers in this chimney liner overview. The primary purpose of a chimney
Author – Dave Hannah Responsible homeowners will install proper chimney protection such as a chimney cap with a screen to keep out animals from nesting. It is important to consider if you choose to only add screening as a solution toward keeping out animals, the cross sectional area of the flue system of your chimney
Best time for chimney repairs? Homeowners frequently learn from their chimney professional that their chimney needs some repair. Then they are told that the fall and winter months are not suitable for some of these repairs and they should have this work done in the summer when the weather is better. There are several good
Author – Marge Padgitt Homeowners have many options for gas or wood-burning fireplaces, but the choices can be somewhat confusing if all the facts aren’t readily available. The internet can be a good source for research, but there are a lot of sites that don’t provide accurate or thorough information so making a choice can