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Creosote blockage
This photo shows the inside of a flue tile looking down from the top. this is a 13 inch square tile. The creosote had built up to the point that there was less than a 4 inch opening in the tile. Your chimney needs to be cleaned by a professional chimney sweep every 1 to 2 years. If you use it regularly, it should be cleaned at least once per year. The build up shown in this photo occurred over a 3 year period.  The homeowners were very lucky that the home didn't suffer extensive damage when they had a chimney fire over the Christmas holiday
Aluminum chase cover with rain cap
A less costly repair for a damaged crown is a chase cover like this one made out of Aluminum.  This provides a water tight solution, extends down the side of the chase a few inches to shed water away. We can also attach a rain cap giving a complete solution to keep not only water out but also keep birds and animals out.


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