Tips for chimney maintenance

LIKE ANY seasonal pro-
duct, preparations must be
made to ensure safe usage
of your {lreplace and
chimney.

Here are a few tips from
the Masonry Institute of
B.C.
© Important first) step —~
clean out the chimney. The
cleaning itself may reveal
problems, such as an
obstruction ofr unused
opening. Once the chimney
is clean, 4 visual inspection
may reveal more.

@ Visual inspection should
include the full length of the
chimney, both inside and
out. Check for: a) black or

dark brown stains on the
chimney’s exterior. They are
either creosote ar evidence
of rain water that has gotien
into the chimney and then
leaked out; and b) soft
mortar, Itis very difficult to

drive an ordinary nail into

good mortar.

© Make sure the chimney is
clear of alt obstructions.
Broken liners, fallen or
foose brick, birds’ nests,
improperly installed chimney
connectors and creosote can
all cause serious blockages.
@ Because of their location
above the roofline, chimney
caps are highly vulnerable to
the effects of the weather,

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They require special atien-
tion to prevent unwanted
moisture penetration.
“Disintegrated'' brick near
the top of a chimney may
signal such a problem.

@ Chimney caps should
slope downward fram the
flue liner to the edge of the
chimney wall at least: three
inches per foot. A sealant
must be used between the
flue liner and the cap.

HW you would like further
information on masonry
fireplaces and chimneys,
contact the Masonry In-
stitute of B.C. at (604)
291-1458,

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